Galatians 5:16-26 NIV
16 So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will
not gratify the desires of the sinful nature.
17 For the sinful nature desires what is
contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the
sinful nature. They are in conflict with each other, so that you do
not do what you want.
18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are
not under law.
19 The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual
immorality, impurity and debauchery;
20 idolatry 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, patience,
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 sinful nature with its passions and desires.
25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in
step with the Spirit.
26 Let us not become conceited, provoking and
envying each other.
