Life (3/6)

Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s… Galatians 5:25

Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives.
Galatians 5:25 Spirit following
If we live, it’s to honor the Lord. And if we die, it’s to honor the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.
Romans 14:8 death
I will never forget your commandments,
for by them you give me life.
Psalm 119:93 law
Jesus replied, “But even more blessed are all who hear the word of God and put it into practice.”
Luke 11:28 Word of God listening
You will show me the way of life,
granting me the joy of your presence
and the pleasures of living with you forever.
Psalm 16:11 joy nearness
Just as everyone dies because we all belong to Adam, everyone who belongs to Christ will be given new life.
1 Corinthians 15:22 salvation death
The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.
John 10:10 salvation
So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.
Romans 8:6 Spirit peace
Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone.
Romans 12:18 peace neighbor
All who declare that Jesus is the Son of God have God living in them, and they live in God.
1 John 4:15 Jesus acknowledging
There is a path before each person that seems right,
but it ends in death.
Proverbs 14:12 righteousness sin thoughts
So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
1 Corinthians 10:31 food worship
People with integrity walk safely,
but those who follow crooked paths will be exposed.
Proverbs 10:9 sin safety lying
So you see, faith by itself isn’t enough. Unless it produces good deeds, it is dead and useless.
James 2:17 faith following
So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law.
Galatians 5:1 Jesus redeemer addiction
Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 worship Spirit health
I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little.
Philippians 4:12 contentment food money
And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul?
Matthew 16:26 materialism soul world
Don’t let the excitement of youth cause you to forget your Creator. Honor him in your youth before you grow old and say, “Life is not pleasant anymore.”
Ecclesiastes 12:1 creation joy evil
Dear brothers and sisters, I close my letter with these last words: Be joyful. Grow to maturity. Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you.
2 Corinthians 13:11 peace love nearness
For in him we live and move and exist. As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are his offspring.’
Acts 17:28 creation
That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food to eat or enough clothes to wear. For life is more than food, and your body more than clothing.
Luke 12:22b-23 worrying food contentment
Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have God’s Son does not have life.
1 John 5:12 salvation Jesus
The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. And just as God raised Christ Jesus from the dead, he will give life to your mortal bodies by this same Spirit living within you.
Romans 8:11 Jesus Spirit
We are human, but we don’t wage war as humans do.
2 Corinthians 10:3 understanding world

But for us,
There is one God, the Father,
by whom all things were created,
and for whom we live.
And there is one Lord, Jesus Christ,
through whom all things were created,
and through whom we live.