Galatians 5:1-15 - Live In Freedom And Love One Another

¹ Christ liberated us for freedom (moral liberty). Stand fast therefore, and do not become entangled again in a yoke of bondage. ² Behold, I Paul say to you, that, if you receive circumcision, Christ will be of no benefit to you. ³ Yes, I testify again to every man who receives circumcision. He is under obligation to obey the whole Law. ⁴ You who seek to be righteous by Law are separated from Christ. You have fallen away from grace. ⁵ For we through the Spirit by faith wait for the hope of righteousness. ⁶ For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision means anything, nor uncircumcision, but faith working through love.

⁷ You were running well! Who hindered you that you should not obey the truth? ⁸ This persuasion did not come from him who calls you. ⁹ A little leaven, leavens (ferments) the whole lump. ¹⁰ I have confidence in you in the Lord that you will adopt no other view. And he that troubles you will bear his judgment, who ever he is. ¹¹ But I, brothers, if I still preach circumcision, why am I still persecuted? Then has the stumbling block of the stake been done away? ¹² I would that they that unsettle you would even go beyond circumcision.

¹³ For you brothers, were called for freedom; only do not use your freedom for an occasion to the flesh. Serve one another through love! ¹⁴ For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. ¹⁵ But if you continue to bite and devour one another, take care that you do not consume one another.