The safest mode of dealing with a quarrelsome person is to keep out of his way. A. However, this did not cheer me so much," continued the wolf, "as this, that as they came marching on, I observed they were all snapping right and left at one another, and I could see clearly that though they all hate the wolf, yet each dog hates every other dog with all his heart." All we therefore, who believe in the Living and True God, Whose Nature, being in the highest sense good and incapable of change, neither doth any evil, nor suffers any evil, from Whom is every good, even that which admits of decrease, and Who admits not at all of decrease in His own Good, Which is Himself, when we hear the Apostle saying, "Walk in the Spirit, and perform ye not the lusts of the flesh. For they mark what is said, that they who are under the Law are in bondage, and they keep flying above the rest that last saying, "Ye are made empty [1715] of Christ, as many of you as are justified in the Law; ye have fallen from Grace." and not to observe circumcision;13. but rather love, which is the sum of the law.19. Gurnall. (Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity.) There is a singular charm, a charm that one can scarcely explain, in the words of Paul in Gal. I should like to dismiss them, but it seems I can not. I am afraid that the dissensions betwixt Christian Churches (being so long in reconciling their discords) will breed in pagans such a disrelish of our religion, as they will not be invited to attend thereunto.(T. Paul tells us that they are the fruit of the Spirit, that is, if the Holy Spirit is given control of our lives, this is the fruit that He will bear. 3 For if a man thinketh himself to be something when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself. For this reason the Lord, after He had said, "For from the heart go forth evil thoughts," then went on to add what it is that belongs to evil thoughts, "murders, adulteries," and the rest. For it is written, But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace (Gal. "No," replied the child, "that cannot be, for they are brothers." "The Fruit of the Spirit is Gentleness" (Gal. "The fruit of the Spirit is gentleness" (Gal. If we may judge of their morality by the exhortations and dehortations which Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy ScriptureThe Fruit of the Spirit'But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23. Would that this true and simple and natural logic were always borne in mind; then might the Christian nest be more peaceful, more like a family Divine!Unity among Christians to be sought afterMelancthon mourned in his day the divisions among Christians, and sought to bring them together by the parable of the war between the wolves and the dogs. v. 22). "Why, how is that? A. And not a few afterwards acknowledged that a real good and blessing was the consequence to all parties, by the opportunely falling down of that old dividing wall Party spirit is a wall of separation which the coming and the work of Christ was intended to remove. 17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are contrary the one to the other; that ye may not do the things that ye would. Steele, M. Are offensive to God.(R. And also, when he exhorts us, that we live not after the flesh, lest we die, but that by the Spirit we mortify the deeds of the flesh, that we may live; surely the trumpet which sounds, shows the war in which we are engaged, and enkindles us to contend keenly, and to do our enemies to death, [1832] that we be not done to death by them. And also, when he exhorts us, that we live not after the flesh, lest we die, but that by the Spirit we mortify the deeds of the flesh, that we may live; surely the trumpet which sounds, shows the war in which we are engaged, and enkindles us to contend keenly, and to do our enemies to death, [1832] that we be not done to death by them. For those that are at variance are to be admonished to know most certainly that, in whatever virtues they may abound, they can by no means become spiritual if they neglect becoming united to their neighbours by concord. Bowden.A wall having become very feeble by age, a portion of it one day fell down. Bertram. Gurnall.You all profess to have been baptized into the spirit of the gospel; but you do not show it when you bite and snarl at one another. ). I try to do good; but at times my efforts are so crude that I seem to do more harm than good. Paul tells us that they are the fruit of the Spirit, that is, if the Holy Spirit is given control of our lives, this is the fruit that He will bear. v. 22. Just a company of them around me all the time worse than Job's miserable comforters. Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces" (Psalm 122:6, 7).(R. It is love that edifieth, but division pulleth down. 2 Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. He wills them to stand in their liberty,3. 26 Let us not become vainglorious, provoking one another, envying one another. "Lest ye be consumed one of another. Revival is just the life of the Lord Jesus poured into human hearts. 16 But I say, Walk by the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. Great consequences followed the Falling of the piece of the old wall.1. "The fruit of the Spirit is gentleness" (Gal. The contentions of the Britons made the Romans conquerors. (d)They grieve the Holy Spirit of God. Text: Galatians 5, 25-26 and 6, 1-10. Pray that the power of the Holy Andrew MurrayThe Ministry of IntercessionBrokennessWe want to be very simple in this matter of Revival. The Galatians had been told by false teachers that they had to obey the Jewish law, and that faith in Christ alone was not enough. Avoid negative influences. And not a few afterwards acknowledged that a real good and blessing was the consequence to all parties, by the opportunely falling down of that old dividing wall Party spirit is a wall of separation which the coming and the work of Christ was intended to remove. Just a company of them around me all the time worse than Job's miserable comforters. The third fruit of justification, adoption, and sanctification, is joy in the Holy Ghost. "Not at roll, I am sorry to say," was the answer; "our numbers are diminishing weekly." "They are quarrelling," was the answer. "But, remember," said Aristippus, "that I, being older than you, do make the first motion." S. Paul says, "Walk in the Spirit;" he does not say, stand still. 1 Brethren, even if a man be overtaken in any trespass, ye who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; looking to thyself, lest thou also be tempted. And God-like goodness has special reference to the active benevolence of God. I don't know how you respond to just those three words, but those words bring me joy. GALATIANS v. 16. Divisions are to Churches like wars in countries; where war is, the ground lieth waste and untilled; none takes care of it. One inquired of the other how his Church was prospering. It is to be like God. Gal 5:17 John NewtonOlney HymnsAnd on this Account That, Which, the Parts that Beget Being Bridled by Modesty5. It is not enough for us to have been born again of Water and the Holy Ghost, and to have received the Gifts of the Spirit from time to time through the different means of grace. It is an all-encompassing way of life, constantly seeking to serve the neighbor [iii]. It is a sad presage of an approaching famine (as one well observes) not of bread, nor of water, but of hearing the Word of God when the thin ears of corn devour the plump full ones; when our controversies about doubtful things, and things of less moment, eat up our zeal for the more indisputable and practical things in religion.(American. You would have others to bear with you; and why will not you bear with others? v. 22). Of such good old Mr. Greenham is to be understood, when, being asked by the lord-treasurer Cecil, where the blame of that great rent lay between the bishops of those times and others, "The fault," said he, "is on both sides, and on neither side: for the godly-wise on both sides bear with each other, and concur in the main; but there be some selfish, peevish spirits on both sides, and these make the quarrel."3. The Daily Walk with Others (iii. AugustineOn ContinenceAnd Also, when He Exhorts Us, that we Live not after the Flesh9. It is a sad presage of an approaching famine (as one well observes) not of bread, nor of water, but of hearing the Word of God when the thin ears of corn devour the plump full ones; when our controversies about doubtful things, and things of less moment, eat up our zeal for the more indisputable and practical things in religion.(American. AugustineOf Holy Virginity. (Admonition 23.) "Lest ye be consumed one of another. "The fruit of the Spirit is gentleness" (Gal. Is not this still true that many professed Christians snap right and left at their own brethren, when they had better save their teeth for the wolves?Evils of strifeSpencer.They say of bees, that, when they strive among themselves, it is a sign that the queen is about to leave the hive. The Inward Warfare. Goodness is a fruit of the Spirit. (Admonition 23.) What shall I do? Steele, M. (f)Follow after charity. You would have others to bear with you; and why will not you bear with others? Neil.The following incident, respecting two philosophers of old, may well put to the blush Christians who are unwilling to be reconciled, and who consequently have their intercourse with heaven hindered (Matthew 5:24). "Better to have truth without public peace, than peace without saving truth:" so Dr. Gauden. And though all the time I try hard not to make mistakes, yet I still make them. Enfeeble and imperil the Church.5. A. He wills them to stand in their liberty,3. What can I do with them? The fact is, the sheep have taken to worrying each other, and our condition, therefore, could not be worse. III 'Walk in the Spirit''Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.'--GAL. His power is boundless. )Consumed one of another: Strife in the foldTwo friends met the other day. It is contrary to sorrow, which is a perturbation Thomas WatsonA Body of DivinityThe Routing of Giant DoubtTHE ROUTING OF GIANT DOUBT Doubts! I believe Robert Lee BerryAdventures in the Land of CanaanConflicts with Giant MistakeCONFLICTS WITH GIANT MISTAKE I make so many mistakes, it seems I am just a bundle of contradictions. There is nothing (next Christ and heaven) that the devil grudges believers more than their peace and mutual love; if he cannot rend them from Christ, or stop them from getting heaven, yet he takes some pleasure to see them go thither in a storm; like a shattered fleet severed one from another, that they may have no assistance from, nor comfort of, each other's company all the way; though, where he can divide, he hopes to ruin also, well knowing this to be the most probable means to effect it; one ship is easier taken than a squadron. "The ideal brotherhoodA little boy, seeing two nestling birds pecking at each other, inquired of his elder brother what they were doing. 26 Let us not become vainglorious, provoking one another, envying one another. Hence Paul Leo the GreatWritings of Leo the GreatLinksGalatians 5:15 NIVGalatians 5:15 NLTGalatians 5:15 ESVGalatians 5:15 NASBGalatians 5:15 KJVGalatians 5:15 Bible AppsGalatians 5:15 ParallelGalatians 5:15 Biblia ParalelaGalatians 5:15 Chinese BibleGalatians 5:15 French BibleGalatians 5:15 German BibleGalatians 5:15 CommentariesBible Hub, (a)Lament your own and others' sin in this particular. To which end consider (1) The greatness and baseness of the sin. For they mark what is said, that they who are under the Law are in bondage, and they keep flying above the rest that last saying, "Ye are made empty [1715] of Christ, as many of you as are justified in the Law; ye have fallen from Grace." Are often due to trivial causes.2. The love of God rests on them, and can dwell in them. v. 22). A town, if it can be but set on fire, the enemy may hope to take it with more ease. Spiritual joy is a sweet and delightful passion, arising from the apprehension and feeling of some good, whereby the soul is supported under present troubles, and fenced against future fear. The sun was able to pour more light into the gardens on either side, which the height of the wall had obstructed, so that the flowers looked to greater advantage; and, owing to their having more air and sunshine, became really more beautiful.2. (3)Too many of those that should quench these flames, exasperate them. "The fruit of the Spirit is gentleness" (Gal. Is not this still true that many professed Christians snap right and left at their own brethren, when they had better save their teeth for the wolves?Evils of strifeSpencer.They say of bees, that, when they strive among themselves, it is a sign that the queen is about to leave the hive. On his return the scout said, "It is true the dogs are many, but there are not many mastiffs among them. 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