Galatians 5:13–26 [NIV]1. Intro: Hayden JacobsLuke 15:11–20 a. Let JESUS “establish your character before you step into your calling!”i. “The stage does not build your character, it reveals your character.”b. The Lie: The “son” thought he was a slave when he was still a “son!”Romans 5:6-8Galatians 5:13–26 [NIV] 2. Main Idea: “walk[ing] by the Spirit” brings victory over lies! (v. 16)a. Even when we don’t feel victorious, feelings don’t change facts!b. “walk” = “conduct my life” (Strong’s Concordance) / “going full circle” (HELPS Word-studies)i. “let the Holy Spirit guide your lives” (NLT)c. But Jon, why is it such a battle? You’re right! (vv. 16–17) i. “the flesh” has “desires” = “to set heart upon” (Strong’s Concordance) / “focused on…passion” (HELPS Word-studies)ii. “conflict” “opposed” = “resist” (Strong’s Concordance) / “thoroughly [irreconcilable]” (HELPS Word-studies)1. oil and water…never mix! They cannot chemically!d. The truth: No matter what happens, we go back to what the HOLY SPIRIT says! Why? JESUS always ends up being right!1. “Love never fails!” 1 Corinthians 13:8a3. Application: “JESUS changes everything:” even the lies! a. We have the HOLY “Spirit” (v. 18)Video: Tony Evans – Free Indeed (0.0 – 2:06)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAXWPlyjYqs