Abiding Fruit Day 4

Hey y’all!!  This is day 4 for week 1 of our study.  Galatians 5:16-26
^“16 So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. ¹⁷ For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever^[a] you want. ¹⁸ But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.
¹⁹ The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; ²⁰idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions ²¹ and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.
²² But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, ²³ gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. ²⁴ Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. ²⁵Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. ²⁶ Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.” (NIV)
Day 4: COMMANDS
He’s our Father. He loves us. He designed us. He knows us perfectly. He gives us
commands for our good and His glory. When we choose to obey, we choose His
blessing. - Savoring Living Water
Read this week’s passage noting COMMANDS in your journal. Read the passage again, this
time looking for any implied commands. We can learn much from the experiences and failures of
people in the Bible. As the Word commends or disapproves of certain characteristics, we can use
this as a model towards Christ-likeness.
• Note the things He tells us to do or not do.
• Observe the things He tells us to lay aside or pursue.
• Look for Christ-like examples after which we can follow.
• Notice any mistakes of those who have gone before us.
I’m going to jump in here and say that when I think of examples of Christians, I think of the Saints.  I’m only recommending you read some of the stories if you get the chance.  Especially (off the top of my head) St. Therese (the Little Flower) and her “little way.”  Her diary is fascinating.  She devoted her whole life to denying herself and pleasing Christ, and approaching Him with a child like faith.  It is a beautiful story and a great Christian example.  Let me know of any great Christians I should read about!
Tomorrow is the “hard” day—apply—just warning you!
Lynsey