know that a person is not justified by the works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law, because by the works of the law no one will be justified.

Faith or Works of the Law

You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified.

I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by believing what you heard?

So again I ask, does God give you his Spirit and work miracles among you by the works of the law, or by your believing what you heard?

For all who rely on the works of the law are under a curse, as it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.”

Those people are zealous to win you over, but for no good. What they want is to alienate you from us, so that you may have zeal for them.

It is fine to be zealous, provided the purpose is good, and to be so always, not just when I am with you.

You were running a good race. Who cut in on you to keep you from obeying the truth?

“A little yeast works through the whole batch of dough.”

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Doing Good to All

Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted.

Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word should share all good things with their instructor.

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.