Romans 8:4 — “That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.”
Galatians 5:16 says, “Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.”
But what does that mean for us today?
To walk in the Spirit is to walk in agreement with what God has already done—not to chase what He might do. It’s not a mystical journey or emotional high, but a doctrinal reality. The Spirit doesn’t lead us into signs, wonders, or vague impressions. He leads us into truth.
He testifies of Christ (John 15:26), teaches us sound doctrine (1 Corinthians 2:13), and strengthens our inner man (Ephesians 3:16). His ministry is not external but internal—not circumstantial but spiritual. He doesn’t stir our flesh; He renews our mind.
When we walk in the Spirit, we’re not trying to be spiritual—we’re yielding to the Spirit who already dwells in us. We’re not striving to overcome sin—we’re reckoning ourselves dead to it (Romans 6:11). We’re not seeking power—we’re resting in the sufficiency of grace.
This walk is quiet, steady, and doctrinal. It’s not marked by spectacle, but by transformation. The fruit of the Spirit isn’t noise—it’s love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance (Galatians 5:22-23). These are not goals to reach, but evidence, or proof, of a yielded life.
To walk in the Spirit is to walk in truth. And truth always leads to liberty.
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