[Songs in the Night - August 23]
If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Galatians 5:25
THE Apostle explains that those who have become
Christ's followers have crucified the flesh with the passions
and desires thereof.
They have voluntarily
agreed that they will live contrary to the emotions and
desires of the fallen flesh.
He urges, If we live by the
Spirit, by the Spirit let us also walk!
It is the Spirit
of God which has quickened us and which ultimately
is to perfect us.
But it can perfect us only if we are
led by it and walk in its ways.
Otherwise we will not
be fit for a place in the kingdom, whatever other place
in God's arrangement we may have.
One of the most
dangerous besetments of the Christian is vanity.
It
leads to more trouble, provokes more quarrels and
envyings than is generally supposed.
If we are walking
after the Spirit of our Master it will mean that instead
of being vainglorious we will be meek, humble,
teachable.
And only such will eventually be ready for
the glory, honor, and immortality which God will bestow
upon the faithful at the second coming of our
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Z'10-302 R4688:4 (Hymn 91)