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Galatians 5:16-18 (NIV) 16 S I say, li b the S i i and you will So live by h Spirit, d ill not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. g y 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. law

Tysonwonhisfirst19professionalboutsbyknockout,with twelveofthemoccurringinthefirstround f g f HeholdstherecordastheyoungestboxertowintheWBC, WBAandIBFworldheavyweighttitles.HewontheWBCtitle whenhewas20yearsold HisrematchwithHolyfieldendedwhenTysonwas disqualifiedforbitingoffpartofEvanderHolyfield sear disqualified for biting off part of Evander Holyfield's ear In1992,HewasconvictedofrapingDesireeWashington, forwhichhewassentencedtosixyearsinprison. for which he was sentenced to six years in prison Hedeclaredbankruptcyin2003,despite receivingoverUS$30millionforseveral g $ f ofhisfightsand$300millionduringhis career.

Galatians 5:1 (NIV) 1 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, h S d fi then, and d not llet yourselves b d do l be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. If you are g y y y y led by the Spirit, you are not under law. 13 Y You, my brothers, were called to b free. b h ll d be f But do not use your freedom to indulge the y g sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love. -Galatians 5:13 (NIV)

Galatians 5:16 (NIV) 16 So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the d i of the sinfull nature. if h desires f h i f

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What is Living by the Spirit? 1. Surrender

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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 th t you d not d what you want. that do t do h t t

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Galatians 5:19-21 (NIV) 19 The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexuall immorality, impurity and d b h i li i i d debauchery; 20 idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions 21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the lik I warn d d k i d h like. y you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.

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Those who belong to Christ Jesus have ifi d the i f t h crucified th sinfull nature with it passions ith its i and desires.

What is Living by the Spirit? 1. Surrender 2. Submission Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; t d t di
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-Proverbs3:5(NIV)

What is Living by the Spirit? 1. Surrender 2. Submission 3. Obedience

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Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit Spirit.

What is the Result of Living with Spirit? But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. A i l d lf l Against such things h hi there is no law.
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Fruit different f F it iis diff t from Gifts

Gifts of the Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:8-10 ) 1. The Word of Knowledge 2. The Word of Wisdom 3. The Gift of Prophecy 4. Th Gif of Faith The Gift f F i h 5. The Gifts of Healings 6. The Working of Miracles 7. The Discerning of Spirits 8. Different Kinds of Tongues 9. Th I t The Interpretation of Tongues t ti f T

1 C i thi 12:11 (NLT) Corinthians 12 11 11 It is the one and only Spirit who distributes y p all these gifts. He alone decides which gift each person should have.
Fruit: The result of LIVING BY THE HOLY SPIRIT

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And do not bring sorrow to Gods Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, he has identified you as his own, guaranteeing th t you will b t i that ill be saved on the day of redemption redemption.
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