Read Galatians 5:25
The Christian life is not just about believing—it is about living. Paul reminds us that if the Spirit has given us new life, then our daily walk should reflect that life. Faith and holiness are inseparable. You cannot truly have one without the other.
Some people talk about faith but neglect holiness. They may know doctrine well, but their lives do not show the fruit of the Spirit. Others try to pursue holiness without faith, relying on their own strength and rules. Both paths lead to emptiness. True Christianity is where faith in Christ produces a Spirit-filled life, and that Spirit-filled life proves the reality of faith.
Faith is the foundation, but holiness is the house built upon it. A foundation alone cannot shelter you in a storm, just as a life of faith without holy living cannot bring peace. Likewise, a house without a foundation will collapse, just as good works without faith cannot last. But when faith and holiness stand together—like two strong pillars—they make a life both stable and beautiful for the glory of God.
To live in the Spirit is to be made alive by Him. To walk in the Spirit is to let His presence guide our steps daily—in our words, decisions, relationships, and desires. The Spirit within us should be seen in the Spirit around us.
Prayer
Lord, thank You for giving me new life through Your Spirit. Help me not only to live in the Spirit but also to walk in step with Him each day. May my faith be visible in the way I live, and may my life reflect the holiness and love of Christ. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Bp. Paul Solomon Maglaya
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