Introduction
(1.) To illustrate this, and to show them the evils of giving indulgence to their appetites under the pretence that they were free, he proceeds to show what were the passions to which carnal indulgence would give rise, or what were the works of the flesh, Galatians 5:16-21.
(2.) On the other hand, the Spirit produces a train of most lovely virtues, feelings, and affections, against which there could be no law, Galatians 5:22,23.
(3.) They who were Christians had in fact crucified the flesh. They were bound to live after the teachings of the Spirit; and Paul, therefore, exhorts them to lay aside all vain-glory and envy, and to live in peace, Galatians 5:24-26.
