Fooled By The Flesh

Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh? Galatians 3:3 (KJV) Paul’s pointed question to the Galatians strikes at the heart of a persistent struggle in the Christian life: the temptation to replace Spirit-led living with flesh-driven performance. His incredulity is palpable: how could those who began their Christian journey through the supernatural work of the Spirit now think they could reach spiritual maturity through their own efforts? ...

August 12, 2025 · 4 min · 720 words · Ryan Sheehy