So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. Galatians 5:16
Wind, breath, dove or as gentle as a dove, the third part of the Godhead, that which has come to dwell in us and fill us so there is no part of us incomplete.
The Christian gentiles in the church of Galatia were struggling with orthodox Jewish tradition, specifically circumcision. Paul told them this physical act is irrelevant. Christ’s gift of Grace has eradicated any bondage, from sin or man’s law. However, freedom in salvation is not so much a freedom as an obligation to seek the indwelling of the Holy Spirit and produce spiritual fruit: Love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness and self control. (v.22)
It isn’t our outward appearance, our traditions and rituals or anything else that keeps us close to the Heart of God. It is walking with and in His Spirit. Satan doesn’t like that neighborhood so it’s a perfect place of residence.
Love,
Gretchen