Paul wrote by THE SPIRIT in Galatians chapter 5:
16 But I say, walk habitually in the [Holy] Spirit [seek Him and be responsive to His guidance], and then you will certainly not carry out the desire of the sinful nature [which responds impulsively without regard for God and His precepts].
17 For the sinful nature has its desire which is opposed to the Spirit, and the [desire of the] Spirit opposes the sinful nature; for these [two, the sinful nature and the Spirit] are in direct opposition to each other [continually in conflict], so that you [as believers] do not [always] do whatever [good things] you want to do.
18 But if you are guided and led by the Spirit, you are not subject to the Law. AMPL
We are able to constantly walk and be led by THE SPIRIT else the above Word would not have been given to us by THE SPIRIT. Therefore let us expect to do so and let us rest in this reality. As we do, we will truly enter into HIS rest on a daily basis and we will not be subject to the law. We all know that the old man opposes this walk and would try to convince us that we are unable to be constantly led by THE SPIRIT, but Paul urges us to embrace the Truth that we can and should walk and be led by THE SPIRIT.
19 Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness,
20 idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies,
21 envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. NKJV
We are provided an extensive list of the fruit of walking according to the flesh so that there is no question of which path we are currently on. The old man wants to pull us away from FATHER and walk in opposition to HIM in some facet of our life. Let us scrutinize each fruit listed to see if we are still caught up in producing such fruit. If so, repent and focus on the Word in that area in order to be cleansed and purified.
Paul then provides a list of good fruit in contrast:
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.
24 And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.
26 Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.
Notice that Love is listed as the first good fruit and it is not by accident. If we walk in Love, the other fruit will come forth as a result of Love. This is why I continue to emphasize the need to pursue the revelation of Love. If we walk in Love, we have fulfilled the Law thus we are not subject to it. As we pursue walking in and being led by THE SPIRIT, we will receive a deeper understanding of Agape Love which in turn will strengthen our walk. The old man will ultimately die and we will no longer be plagued by the desires and tendencies of the flesh. We will be able to perceive a greater purity of our heart as never before. With that reality, we will develop a righteous boldness to speak the Truth in Love when given the opportunity. We will lose any timidity we once had when confronted by worldly opposition for we will have the confidence of being led by THE SPIRIT. Let us embrace this reality of our ability to be fully led by THE SPIRIT.