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Letter of Apostle Paul – Galatians
An Intimate Review
Pt 5
By Lawrence DeMetrius

In [Gal 5:24, 25] Apostle Paul writes that only mortals who are redeemed by Yahweh through Christ are privileged to WALK in the FRUIT of the Holy Ghost and thereby be empowered to CRUCIFY the AFFECTIONS and LUSTS of their FLESH. He admonishes these beneficiaries writing,

They that are Christ’s have CRUCIFIED the FLESH with the AFFECTIONS and LUSTS.
[Gal 5:24; Jn 6:37, 44, 45, 65; 17:6-10, 20, 24]

*crucified Gk #4717 stauroo (stow-ro-o) it means to…
• impale on a cross which is to…
o fasten, stick or fix upon a sharpened stake or the like
o pierce with a sharpened stake thrust up through the body, as for torture and punishment
o fix upon and pierce through with anything pointed
o make helpless as if pierced through
o fence or hem in and enclose as with pales or stakes

• extinguish passion and selfishness which is to…
o put out a fire, flame and light or something burning or lighted
o put an end to or bring to an end
o annihilate and wipe out the existence of
o extinguish hope
o obscure and eclipse as by a superior brilliance

• subdue passion and selfishness which is to…
o conquer and bring into subjection
o overcome and overpower by superior force
o render submissive or bring under mental and emotional control, as by persuasion and intimidation
o repress the feelings and impulses of

 passion is…
any powerful or compelling emotion and feeling
an object for which one has a strong desire

 selfishness is…
being devoted to and caring only for oneself
being primarily concerned with one's own interests, benefits and welfare regardless of others
characterized by or manifesting concern or care only for oneself

*flesh Gk #4561 sarx (sarx) it refers to…
• flesh as stripped of the skin and strictly the meat of an animal as food
• the body as opposed to the soul or spirit
• the symbol of what is external and means of kindred
• human nature with its moral and physical frailties and passions and human beings as such
• the carnal mind [Rm 8:5-7]

*affections Gk #3804 pathema (path-ay-mah) it refers to…
• something undergone
• hardship and pain
• an emotion or influence

*lusts Gk #1939 epithumia (ep-ee-thoo-mee-ah) it is a longing especially for what is forbidden

The PASSION of the FLESH or CARNAL NATURE is set to worship Lucifer who influenced it. [Rm 8:5-7] Those who permit their FLESH nature to prevail at fulfilling its LUSTS and AFFECTIONS will in turn inherit true death, which is eternal separation from the delightful presence of Yahweh. [Rm 6:23; 7:25; Jam 1:13-15; St Jn 3:36] The only means by which one can CRUCIFY the FLESH is the strength of Christ the Word and by WALKING in and utilizing the FRUIT of the Holy Ghost. [II Cor 12:9; II Cor 4:3; 10:4, 5; Eph 6:10] Although all souls belong to Yahweh only those who are born-again of Christ and the Holy Ghost are considered righteous in HIS perspective and therefore are liberated from the dictates of their FLESH nature. [Mt 26:41; Rm 7:25; Rev 3:8, 10]
In fact, anyone who is not a recipient of the Holy Ghost does not belong to Jesus Christ as a spiritual sibling. [Rm 8:9-17; Jn 8:37-39; I Cor 12:3, 13] Apostle Paul admonishes the Elect regarding the Holy Ghost writing,

If we LIVE in the Spirit, let us also WALK in the Spirit.
[Gal 5:25]

*live Gk #2198 zao (dzah-o) it means to live which is to…
• have life as an organism and be alive
• be capable of vital functions and continue to have life
• remain alive and continue in existence, operation and memory
• last, maintain and support one’s existence
• feed and provide for oneself
• to dwell and pass life in a specified manner

Per the teaching of Jesus Christ, the manner of life and living He secured for Yahweh’s flock is one of abundance. He said,

I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
[Jn 10:10b]

*walk Gk #4748 stoicheo (stoy-kheh-o) it is to…
• march and keep in step in a military line
• conform to virtue and piety
• walk in an orderly fashion

As born-again believers WALK in the SPIRIT, Apostle Paul admonishes them further by writing,

Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.
[Gal 5:26]




*vain glory Gk#2755 kenodoxos (ken-od-ox-os) it is to be…
• vainly glorifying

• self-conceited
o vain is being excessively proud of or concerned about one's own appearance, qualities and achievements

o conceit is that which…
 proceeds from or shows pride in or concern about one's own appearance and qualities
 is baselessness that results from and displays vanity
 is futile, ineffectual and unsuccessful
 is without real significance, value and importance
 is worthless, senseless and foolish

*provoking Gk #4292 prokaleomai (prok-al-eh-om-ahee) it means to irritate, call forth and challenge one’s self

*envying Gk #5354 phthoneo (fthon-eh-o-) it means to be jealous, which is…
• having a feeling of resentment against someone because of their rivalry, success or advantages
• characterized by or proceeds from suspicious fears and envious resentment
• inclined to and troubled by suspicion or fear of rivalry and unfaithfulness

VAIN GLORY is an element of the FLESH or CARNAL NATURE that prevents one from reverently adhering to divine perspective. [Rm 8:5-7] VAIN GLORY is self-worship at its highest degree and renders the heart void of LOVE for Yahweh. [I Jn 2:15-17]

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