Welcome to episode 158 of Grasp the Bible. In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Galatians, covering chapters 5:22-6:5. The series is called “Free.” Today, we will cover: Marks of the Spirit (5:22-23) The crucifixion of the flesh (5:24) Caring for one another by the spirit (5:25-6:5) Key takeaways: Believers are not called upon to summon up the strength within them, for their new way of life is supernatural, stemming from the powerful work of the Holy Spirit. The flesh, who we were in Adam, was crucified when we died in Christ. The passions and desires of the flesh are not absent, but they no longer rule and reign. Life in the Spirit is not on automatic pilot, for the battle against the flesh continues so that believers must continue to walk by the Spirit and be led by the Spirit. Believers sin in unplanned and unexpected ways—hence, the need for restoration by other believers. Recognition of one’s own failures will keep believers from arrogance. When believers carry the burdens of others, they behave as Christ did and fulfill his law. Quotable: Those who restore the fallen remain humble because they remember their own fallibility and propensity to sin. Application: We are not called upon to work at being more virtuous. We are summoned to walk in the Spirit and to be led by the Spirit. Living in a way that pleases God is the fruit of His miraculous work, not the result of self-effort. Instead of becoming arrogant and irritating and envying one another, believers should exercise concern and love for others, so that their goal is to build one another up. Arrogance cuts people off from the lives of others, but it is also deceitful, for those who are proud are impressed with themselves when, in actuality, they are nothing. Those who envy others find joy in the sins of others since the faults of others are on full display, and they look better by comparison. What it means to live in the church of Jesus Christ is to help others as they face the difficulties of life.