Galatians Quote by Ana Mendez Ferrell
““Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. Galatians 5:19-21””
About This Quote
Source Bible: Galatians 5:19-21, New Testament, 1st century AD
The passage lists behaviors considered sinful, warning that those who practice them will not inherit God's kingdom.
In simple terms: Sinful actions block spiritual inheritance.
Key Takeaway
Avoid these behaviors to seek spiritual fulfillment.
Themes
morality
spirituality
ethics
Mood
solemn
reflective
Type
scriptural
didactic
When to use this quote
- personal conduct
- religious teaching
- church sermons
Key Concepts
sin
inheritance
kingdom of God
Questions to Reflect On
- Which listed behavior feels most relevant today?
- How do you define spiritual inheritance?
A Different Perspective
The list reflects cultural context of early Christianity and may differ from modern moral frameworks.
![“This is, indeed, an insightful observation. The Archbishop [Joseph L. Berardin] insists that the natural resemblance between Christ and his priests must not stop merely with the fact that they share a common masculinity. Our question is, 'Why must it BEGIN there?' If the faithful cannot see Christ…” quote by Paul King Jewett](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a00/paul-king-jewett-109803_christianity_this-is-indeed-an-insightful-observation_365844.jpg)
![“I find it fascinating that Paul [the apostol], writing to the Galatians, responds to the question, "What does it mean to live in Christ?" by saying, "There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male and female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus."” quote by John Shelby Spong](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/48e/john-shelby-spong-1488_christ_i-find-it-fascinating-that-paul-the-apos_119928.jpg)
