A Spiritual Person

Bible Bites

Scott Beyer
06/26/23 - Bulletin

“If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit.” (Galatians 5:25)

What does it mean to be spiritual? The term gets bandied about quite often in society today. I’ve heard the phrase: “I’m spiritual but not religious” quite a few times from folks in the community – typically as a precursor to declining my invitation to church services. A good working modern definition of ‘spiritual’ seems to be ‘casually interested in theology’.

That isn’t a Bible definition, though. Those who would live by the Spirit (i.e. spiritual people) are going to need to walk by the Spirit. Interest in theological discussions does not make you a spiritual person any more than watching sports makes you an athlete. If we truly desire to be spiritual people, we must begin to walk according to the Holy Spirit’s instructions and develop and bear the fruit of lives which have applied those teachings to our hearts and actions. Spiritual is as spiritual does.

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Today’s Reading: Galatians 5:19-26

Questions to ask:

How is Paul feeling as he writes today’s passage? What is his mood?
What are the central themes in Paul’s preaching and teaching which are being emphasized, or how are the central themes in this epistle being emphasized in today’s reading?
How does our reading show Paul’s people skills, especially how he handles conflict?
What in this passage would change the lives of the believer(s) being addressed? How does it make me a better disciple?
How does this show the “good news” of the gospel? How can I share that with someone else?

This year, #Biblebites are following the life and writings of Paul. If you would like a copy of the reading schedule, you can view it here: https://eastlandchristians.org/news-events/2023-vision