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17 (A)For what our human nature wants is opposed to what the Spirit wants, and what the Spirit wants is opposed to what our human nature wants. These two are enemies, and this means that you cannot do what you want to do. 18 If the Spirit leads you, then you are not subject to the Law.

19 What human nature does is quite plain. It shows itself in immoral, filthy, and indecent actions;

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17 For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh.(A) They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever[a] you want.(B) 18 But if you are led by the Spirit,(C) you are not under the law.(D)

19 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality,(E) impurity and debauchery;

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Footnotes

  1. Galatians 5:17 Or you do not do what