Galatians 5 can be divided into 2 parts: 1. the Freedom we have in Jesus ; 2. to live by the Spirit. Int he first part, Paul calls the Galatians to put their trust in Jesus and not in law (circumcision). Paul reminds the Galatians that we are saved by grace (no merit) and whoever tried to get the merit is falling from the grace and freedom we have in Jesus.
The beggar can´t survive by himself. The Christian is the beggar who is aware that he can't trust in his own works to get near the Lord. The Christian knows that he can only trust in the cross - Jesus died to him and that's why the Lord accepts him. When the Christian is aware of his condition, and aware of what he has received, he is free of himself. He is free for loving others. The Spirit moves in him producing love, peace, joy, patience; but when he trusts in his own works (ex: circumcision), he begins to exalt himself above others. Instead of loving, he competes with others trying to win some imaginary race. He hates others. He wants to be the number 1.
Am I aware of my beggar condition?
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