Walking the Spiritual Tightrope | Galatians 5:25-26

Do you feel like you are walking a spiritual tightrope?

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If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another. — Galatians 5:25-26

This verse might seem like an add-on, but it is not. Paul is explaining the spiritual tightrope we walk each day—the tightrope between an old form of arrogance and a new form of arrogance. The cliff on one side is a life directed by proud fleshly desires. The cliff, on the other side, is a life lived by the Spirit but tempted by a righteous form of pride that takes credit for what the Spirit does.

You see, once you have been a believer long enough, you will learn to walk in the Spirit. But sometimes, as we are walking in the Spirit, we will feel a sense of pride for the fruit that is produced through us. We have to be careful at this point because righteous arrogance is just as insidious as unrighteous arrogance. Thus, we have to keep our step as we walk this tightrope to ensure we are not tipping either way. On the one side, we tip into selfish arrogance, and on the other, we tip into self-righteous arrogance.

So, are you watching your step as you live by the Spirit?

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ASK THIS:

1. Reflecting on your own spiritual journey, have you ever found yourself tipping towards either side of the tightrope described—either into selfish arrogance or self-righteous pride? How can you actively guard against these pitfalls and maintain a balanced, Spirit-led walk in your daily life?
2. Think about a recent experience where you sensed the Holy Spirit working through you to produce fruit or bring about positive change. How can you ensure that, instead of taking credit for these actions, you humbly acknowledge the Spirit's role and give glory to God? What practical steps can you take to cultivate a heart of humility and gratitude in your spiritual walk?

DO THIS: Walk the tightrope and give attention to your pride.

PRAY THIS: Father, help me to walk humbly in the Spirit, avoiding the pitfalls of both selfish arrogance and self-righteous pride. May I always acknowledge Your work in my life and give glory to Your name. Amen.

PLAY THIS: Obedience.