Walking by the Spirit

(Ezekiel 36:16–38; Romans 8:9–11)

16 So I say, walk by [the] Spirit, and you will not gratify [the] desires [of the] flesh. 17 For the flesh craves what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. [They] are opposed to each other, so that you do not do what you want. 18 But if you are led by [the] Spirit, you are not under [the] law.

19 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, [and] debauchery; 20 idolatry [and] sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, [and] rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, 21 [and] envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit [the] kingdom of God.

22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, [and] self-control. Against such things there is no law.

24 Those who [belong to] Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with [its] passions and desires. 25 Since we live by [the] Spirit, let us walk in step with [the] Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited, provoking [and] envying one another.