“O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? It was before your eyes that Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified. Let me ask you only this: Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law or by hearing with faith? Are you so foolish? Having begun by the Spirit, are you now being perfected by the flesh? Did you suffer so many things in vain—if indeed it was in vain? Does he who supplies the Spirit to you and works miracles among you do so by works of the law, or by hearing with faith— just as Abraham “believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness”? Know then that it is those of faith who are the sons of Abraham.”
Galatians 3:1-7 ESV
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Galatians 3:1-7 ESV
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All,
This stands out because Paul says, “Does he who supplies the Spirit to you and works miracles among you do so by works of the law, or by hearing with faith”. It’s very tempting to rely on our works and abilities when all is good. Can we be as dependent on Christ in the good times as in the bad? Would we have real peace that endures? Does He have a purpose for us that we may not see when not relying on Him? Please pray that we and our friends abide in the Spirit continually today. Please pray for Frank’s group.