In Step With The Spirit
In this series we will explore what it means to live Spirit-led lives—walking in rhythm with God’s presence, power, and purpose.
Week 3: Breaking Step with the Flesh
“Since we live by the Spirit, let us walk in step with the Spirit.” Galatians 5:25 BSB
“For I do not understand what I am doing; for I am not practicing what I want to do, but I do the very thing I hate.” Romans 7:15
1. The Battle Within Is Real.
“For the desire of the flesh is against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another…” Galatians 5:17
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” Ephesians 6:12
2. Breaking Step Has Consequences.
“Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine... apart from me you can do nothing.” John15:4–5
“Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.” Galatians 6:8
“The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.” Romans 8:6
3. The Holy Spirit Restores Our Rhythm.
“Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it.’” Isaiah 30:21
“Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord!” Romans 7:25 NIV
“…there is now no condemnation at all for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Romans 8:1
* All scriptures are from the NAS (New American Standard Bible) unless otherwise noted