We will begin our study in Galatians 5

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2. We will begin our study in Galatians 5

3. Galatians 5 14 …all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself.“ 15 But if you bite and devour one another, beware lest you be consumed by one another!

4. Galatians 5 Hatred – lack of love, producing contentions and strifes 19 Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

5. Galatians 5 Contentions – disputes where there is strong disagreement 19 Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

6. Galatians 5 Jealousies – an intense interest for another's honor or prosperity 19 Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

7. Galatians 5 Outbursts of wrath – anger or animosities between contending factions, the usual effect of forming parties 19 Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

8. Galatians 5 Dissensions – disagreements among those expected to cooperate 19 Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

9. Galatians 5 Heresies – denotes divisions or schisms in the church 19 Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

10. Galatians 5 Envy – spite and resentment at seeing the success of another 19 Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

11. Galatians 5 19 Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

12. Galatians 5 Love – benevolence, good-will to put the best construction on their words and actions 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.

13. Galatians 5 Longsuffering – slowness to anger or passion; patient endurance, forbearance 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.

14. Galatians 5 Kindness, gentleness – it is mildness of temper, calmness of spirit, an unruffled disposition, and a disposition to treat all with politeness 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.

15. Galatians 5 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.

17. Our Attitudes Toward One Another

18. Backbiting, Slander, Gossip Ps 15:1 LORD, who may abide in Your tabernacle? Who may dwell in Your holy hill? He who walks uprightly, And works righteousness, And speaks the truth in his heart; He who does not backbite with his tongue, Nor does evil to his neighbor, Nor does he take up a reproach against his friend;

19. Backbiting, Slander, Gossip Slander -- a false (often malicious) statement or report about someone Pr 10:18 Whoever hides hatred has lying lips, And whoever spreads slander is a fool.

20. Backbiting, Slander, Gossip 2 Co 12:20 For I fear lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I wish, and that I shall be found by you such as you do not wish; lest there be contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, backbitings, whisperings, conceits, tumults; (NKJV)

21. Backbiting, Slander, Gossip Gossip – a report (often malicious) about the behavior of other people 20 For I fear that perhaps I may come and find you not what I wish, and that you may find me not what you wish; that perhaps there may be quarreling, jealousy, anger, selfishness, slander, gossip, conceit, and disorder. (RSV)

22. Romans 1:24-32 29 being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are whisperers,

23. Romans 1:24-32 Malign – to speak harmful untruths about; speak evil of; slander; defame: to malign an honorable man putting the worst construction on their conduct 29 They were filled with all manner of wickedness, evil, covetousness, malice. Full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, malignity, they are gossips, (RSV) misinterpreting the words or actions of others

24. Romans 1:24-32 29 They were filled with all manner of wickedness, evil, covetousness, malice. Full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, malignity, they are gossips, (RSV)

25. Romans 1:24-32 Backbiting, Slander, Gossip 32 who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them.

26. Approaching a brother who has sinned (or a brother who we think has sinned)

27. Approaching a brother who has sinned Ga 6:1 Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted.

28. Approaching a brother who has sinned Mt 7:3 And why do you look at the speck in your brother's eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, 'Let me remove the speck from your eye'; and look, a plank is in your own eye? Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye.

29. Approaching a brother who has sinned • Matt 18:15-18 • Go to him • Discuss fault (sin) • Take 1-2 with you • Take before the church • 1Ti 5:19 Do not receive an accusation against an elder except from two or three witnesses.

30. Approaching a brother who has sinned Jas 5:19 Brethren, if anyone among you wanders from the truth, and someone turns him back, let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins.

31. Patience, Kindness, Forgiveness • 1Th 5:14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all. • 2Ti 2:24 And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient, Patient – tolerant; understanding

32. Patience, Kindness, Forgiveness Eph 4:32 And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ forgave you.

33. Patience, Kindness, Forgiveness Eph 4:32 And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ forgave you. Mt 6:12 And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors.

34. Patience, Kindness, Forgiveness • Rom 12:9-13 • 13 distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality. • 1 Pet 4:8-9 • 9 Be hospitable to one another without grumbling. • same God, same Savior, same church, same congregation

35. Eph 4:25-32

36. Our Attitudes Toward One Another