1. THE GREAT BATTLE Gal. 5:16-26 Flesh Vs. Spirit Part 3 Defeating a Bad Disposition

2. Gal. 5:19-20 19. Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, 20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,

3. Gal. 5:21 21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

4. Battle for our Soul Flesh or SpiritFlesh or Spirit We serve one or the otherWe serve one or the other Matt. 6:24 Fruit of the Spirit Antidote Works of The Flesh

5. 7. Hatred 7. Hatred 8. Variance [Contentions] 8. Variance [Contentions] 9. Emulations [Jealousies] 9. Emulations [Jealousies] 10. Wrath 11. Strife [Selfish ambitions] 12. Seditions [Dissensions] 13. Heresies 14. Envyings Big or Little ?

6. 7. Hatred 7. Hatred Enemities = ASV Quarrels = NEB Personal hatred, hostility Greek word for Enemy Hostilities

7. 8. Variance [Contentions] 8. Variance [Contentions] Strife = ASV Contentions= NKJV Discord, wrangling, fighting Strife is the outcome of hatred Prov.10:12 Problems in Church, family

8. 9. Emulations [Jealousies] 9. Emulations [Jealousies] Jealousies = NKJV, ASV Good sense = zeal Bad sense = jealous, selfish Song of Sol. 8:6

9. 10. Wrath Anger = ASV Outbursts of wrath Fits of Rage = NEB Open eruption Violent but brief

10. 11. Strife [Selfish ambitions] Factions= ASV Selfish devotion to ones own interest

11. 12. Seditions [Dissensions] Divisions= ASV Dissensions = NKJV “a standing apart” literal meaning In a congregation where you have dissension, you no longer have fellowship.

12. 13. Heresies Parties = ASV Sects - divisions within church Cliques

13. 14. Envyings Anger or ill will caused by party feuds. Desire for what someone else has because we don’t want that person to have it.

14. 7. Hatred 7. Hatred 8. Variance [Contentions] 8. Variance [Contentions] 9. Emulations [Jealousies] 9. Emulations [Jealousies] 10. Wrath 11. Strife [Selfish ambitions] 12. Seditions [Dissensions] 13. Heresies 14. Envyings

15. The Fruit of the Spirit Gal. 5:22-23 Way to Overcome

16. Antidote For HATRED Seeking best for others A caring love Love will stop Hatred Luke 6:27-35

17. Antidote For VARIANCE, Strife Peace between individuals Harmony Will prevent church problems Jas. 3:18

18. Antidote For JEALOUSY We are to Rejoice as Christians Consequence of Faith Obedience to God Expectation of good

19. Antidote For WRATH Desire to be helpful to others Sweetness of temper Kindness is the best revenge Rom. 12:20-21

20. Antidote For STRIFE Persevere patiently Slow to anger, slow to punish Application of Golden Rule Matt. 7:12

21. Antidote For DISSENSIONS A man who is good Moral excellence Overcome divisions in the church

22. Antidote For HERESIES People work together to have fellowship Peace within is a by-product of peace with God 1 Pet. 3:11

23. Antidote For ENVYINGS Mildness, forbearance, kindness Devoid of bitterness

24. faithfulnessgentlenessself-control longsufferingkindnessgoodness lovejoypeace Disposition Hatred Variance Jealousies Wrath Strife Seditions Heresies Envyings

25. THE GREAT BATTLE Gal. 5:16-26 Flesh Vs. Spirit Part 3 Defeating a Bad Disposition