Galatians 5:13-26. The conundrum

Anthony’s preached on Galatians 5:13-26, a passage he called a “conundrum.” In this text, Paul speaks to the freedom believers have in Christ but warns against using that freedom as an excuse to indulge in selfish desires. Instead, we are called to serve one another in love, fulfilling the law in the simple yet profound command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Anthony discussed the inner struggle Paul describes between the “flesh” and the “Spirit,” a conflict that every believer faces as they seek to follow Christ.

Anthony then unpacked Paul’s list of “acts of the flesh” and contrasted them with the “fruit of the Spirit,” highlighting how these opposing forces impact our daily lives and relationships. He challenged us to examine our own lives, asking if we’re nurturing the fruits of love, joy, and peace, or falling into the destructive patterns of pride, envy, and anger.