Galatians 5:6: "For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love."
The only thing that counts - what is of value in Christ Jesus?
Faith - required for salvation
Expressing itself through love - Christian living
Galatians 5:13-15 "You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather serve one another in love. The entire law is summed up in a single command: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' If you keep on biting and devouring each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other."
I have a choice of how I want to use the freedom I have in Christ. I can indulge the sinful nature -- in verse 19-21, Paul lists the acts of the sinful nature. Or I can chose to "serve one another in love" - which according to verse 6 has great value.
"If you keep on biting and devouring each other".....Christians treating each other badly. Christ said in John 13:35, "By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." The first fruit of the Spirit mentioned in Galatians 5:22 is "love." "Serve one another in love." "Faith expressing itself in love." Notice a theme?
What an appropriate theme as I get ready to attend our church Sweetheart Banquet in a few minutes. Here's an opportunity for me to choose to "serve one another in love."
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