Paul in combating the heretics that were trying to enslave the Galatian believers brings up an important fact. The Gentile believers were adopted into the family of God, and the proof is the Holy Spirit that was given to them as the seal of that inheritance.
You were living in the world and following the wisdom of the worlds views and culture. God in His loving way opened a door for you to walk through that leads you to His presence. Now that you have His Holy Spirit living in you the philosophy of this generation isn't as attractive as it once was. The accepted practices of our culture, homosexuality, abortion, same sex marriage, just plain self centered living for what pleasures you is no longer the desire of your heart, but being in the Fathers presence.
Some people have a hard time with accepting the truths established for us in Gods Word because it is in direct conflict with the accepted self centered practices and philosophical views of our culture. This division for a Christian is a spiritual battle that takes place when God reveals His truth to you. It's hard to shake off these worldly ideals that have been breeded into you since the day you were born. But, if you really are saved and have the Holy Spirit living in you then these practices and ideals of this world become repulsive to you. We acknowledge that His word, not ours, is what's most important.
Pastor Patrick
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