March 6th, 2026
by Eddie Exline
by Eddie Exline
Romans 8:14
"For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God."
Being led by the Spirit is similar to "walking with God," which is an active participation. Being led is more of a passive action, a submissive dependence on the Holy Spirit. Believers are often referred to as sheep. Sheep are led by their shepherd. They know the sound of the shepherd's voice, and the sheep follow him wherever he goes. In John 10:27 Jesus said His sheep know His voice and follow Him. Only the "sons of God" will follow Jesus wherever He goes.
Galatians 5:16 says "But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh."
In this verse we move from the more passive "being led" by the Spirit, to the active "walking." As we walk with the Spirit, we will not seek out sin. Indeed, the only consistent way to overcome the sinful desires of our human nature is to live step-by-step in the Spirit. When we walk each moment under the Holy Spirit's control, we're assured of an absolute victory over the desires of our sinful nature.
"For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God."
Being led by the Spirit is similar to "walking with God," which is an active participation. Being led is more of a passive action, a submissive dependence on the Holy Spirit. Believers are often referred to as sheep. Sheep are led by their shepherd. They know the sound of the shepherd's voice, and the sheep follow him wherever he goes. In John 10:27 Jesus said His sheep know His voice and follow Him. Only the "sons of God" will follow Jesus wherever He goes.
Galatians 5:16 says "But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh."
In this verse we move from the more passive "being led" by the Spirit, to the active "walking." As we walk with the Spirit, we will not seek out sin. Indeed, the only consistent way to overcome the sinful desires of our human nature is to live step-by-step in the Spirit. When we walk each moment under the Holy Spirit's control, we're assured of an absolute victory over the desires of our sinful nature.
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