No Prohibition!

Some people just don't like rules. They want freedom. However, freedom without guidelines often creates chaos. Therefore laws, regulations, and rules have their place in bringing order to life. This is something we need to learn to accept and respect. Nevertheless, there is that for which there is NO REGULATION AGAINST.

When Paul drew attention to the works of the flesh ( Galatians 5:19-21), such should be approached with self-discipline and restraint to keep them from rising up in our life. Praise God for His help in doing this. However, as Paul went on to note the fruit of the Spirit, it was there that restraint need not be exercised.

We read . . .
"(22) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, (23) gentleness, self-control; AGAINST SUCH THINGS THERE IS NO LAW." ( Galatians 5:22-23 ESV)

Such fruit can be FREELY PRODUCED in our life as we keep our Christian walk in step with the Spirit of God. There is NO LAW AGAINST such things either in Heaven nor here on earth. Who would even think of wanting to outlaw such? Who would want to outlaw people who genuinely and unselfishly practiced such things? When love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control are the continual flowing fruit of our life, would we not be the kind of people others would want to be around?

Let us not underestimate the power of such Christians graces working through our life. We live in a world where some claim to be free spirited. May the world begin to recognize how freely our life produces the true Spirit's fruit without restraint!

Have a great day ALLOWING SUCH TO FREELY EMANATE FROM OUR LIFE!
Carl

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