But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. . . . If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. Galatians 5:16, 25 We, as Christ-followers, are to be filled with the Holy Spirit continually, daily. Paul encouraged Ephesus to be filled with the Holy Spirit (Eph. 5:18). He exhorted the Galatians to walk by the Spirit. Paul made a point to the believers to allow the Holy Spirit to be in control. Paul was saying to believers to let the Holy Spirit be in control all the time, just not here and there. …
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Sanctifying Grace
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age. Titus 2:11-12 Once we have received God’s saving grace, we don’t automatically become perfect christians. We have not arrived and have it all together. As we grow our relationship with Christ and keep him at the center of our lives and continue to seek Him for help, He is shaping us into who He wants us to be. We need God’s grace every day to sanctify us and to conform us to the image of Christ. There are…