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我說，你們要順著聖靈而行，絕不可滿足肉體的情慾。因為肉體的情慾和聖靈相爭，聖靈和肉體相爭，這兩個彼此敵對，使你們不能做所願意做的。但你們若被聖靈引導，就不在律法之下。
“But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.”
— 加拉太書五章16–18節
— Galatians 5:16–18
一、保羅為甚麼在這裡談聖靈？
1. Why Does Paul Speak of the Spirit Here?
加拉太書5:16–18承接前面關於自由、愛和彼此服侍的教導。
Galatians 5:16–18 continues the earlier teaching on freedom, love, and serving one another.
保羅剛剛說，基督徒的自由不是放縱情慾，而是用愛心互相服侍。
Paul has just said that Christian freedom is not license for the flesh but serving one another through love.
現在的問題是：人怎樣才能做到？
The question now is: How can we do this?
保羅的答案不是「更努力守規條」，而是「順著聖靈而行」。
Paul’s answer is not “try harder to keep rules,” but “walk by the Spirit.”
這是加拉太書5章的核心：基督徒不是靠律法得勝，而是靠聖靈活出新生命。
This is the heart of Galatians 5: Christians overcome not by the Law but by living a new life through the Spirit.
二、「肉體」是甚麼意思？
2. What Does “Flesh” Mean?
「肉體」不是指身體本身，也不是說身體是邪惡的。
“Flesh” does not refer to the body itself, nor does it mean the body is evil.
它指的是墮落人性中那些以自我為中心、敵擋神、失去節制的慾望和傾向。
It refers to the self-centered, God-opposing, uncontrolled desires and tendencies within fallen human nature.
肉體的情慾可以包括：
The desires of the flesh may include:
- 性方面的不潔與放縱。
- Sexual impurity and indulgence.
- 貪婪、嫉妒和比較。
- Greed, envy, and comparison.
- 憤怒、苦毒和報復。
- Anger, bitterness, and revenge.
- 驕傲、控制慾和自我證明。
- Pride, the desire for control, and self-proving.
- 對舒適、安全、娛樂或別人認可的失控依賴。
- Uncontrolled dependence on comfort, security, entertainment, or approval.
肉體不是偶爾出現的壞念頭，而是一種持續想支配人的力量。
The flesh is not an occasional bad thought but a continual force seeking to dominate a person.
三、「聖靈與肉體相爭」是甚麼意思？
3. What Does “The Spirit Is Against the Flesh” Mean?
第17節說，肉體的情慾和聖靈相爭，聖靈和肉體相爭。
Verse 17 says that the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh.
這不是說聖靈和肉體是兩個平等的神明或宇宙力量；而是說，在信徒裡面，聖靈所產生的新渴望，與墮落人性所產生的舊渴望互相敵對。
This does not mean the Spirit and the flesh are two equal gods or cosmic powers. Rather, within believers, the new desires produced by the Spirit oppose the old desires produced by fallen human nature.
這種爭戰不是表示你沒有得救，反而可能顯明聖靈真實在你裡面工作。
This struggle does not mean you are not saved; it may actually show that the Spirit is truly at work in you.
例如：
For example:
- 你想誠實，卻害怕失去工作機會。
- You want to be honest but fear losing a job opportunity.
- 你想饒恕，卻仍想報復。
- You want to forgive but still want revenge.
- 你想禱告，卻被手機和娛樂吸引。
- You want to pray but are drawn to your phone and entertainment.
- 你想愛人，卻被嫉妒和比較支配。
- You want to love others but are controlled by envy and comparison.
這就是「不能做所願意做的」：人裡面有兩種拉力，使人感到掙扎、矛盾和需要倚靠神。
This is what “you cannot do the things you want to do” means: two pulls within a person create struggle, contradiction, and the need to depend on God.
四、「順著聖靈而行」是甚麼意思？
4. What Does “Walk by the Spirit” Mean?
「行」不是指一次性的決定，而是持續的生活方式。
“Walk” does not mean a one-time decision but an ongoing way of life.
順著聖靈而行，包括：
Walking by the Spirit includes:
1. 讓聖靈塑造你的渴望
1. Let the Spirit Shape Your Desires
聖靈不只給人外在規則，更在人心中產生愛神、愛人、追求聖潔的新渴望。 [1063]
The Spirit does not merely give external rules; He creates new desires in the heart to love God, love others, and pursue holiness. [1063]
2. 在日常選擇中依靠神
2. Depend on God in Daily Choices
在試探來到前，先禱告、讀經、尋求智慧，而不是等到失敗後才懊悔。
Pray, read Scripture, and seek wisdom before temptation comes, rather than regretting only after failure.
3. 拒絕滿足肉體的情慾
3. Refuse to Gratify the Desires of the Flesh
這不是壓抑所有感受，而是不讓罪惡慾望支配行動。
This does not mean suppressing all feelings but not letting sinful desires govern actions.
4. 在群體中接受支持
4. Receive Support in Community
與可信任的弟兄姊妹同行，讓人提醒你、為你禱告，也幫助你看見盲點。
Walk with trustworthy brothers and sisters who can remind you, pray for you, and help you see blind spots.
五、「不在律法之下」是甚麼意思？
5. What Does “Not Under the Law” Mean?
第18節說，若被聖靈引導，就不在律法之下。
Verse 18 says that if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the Law.
這不是說基督徒可以隨意犯罪，也不是說神的道德標準不再重要。
This does not mean Christians may sin freely or that God’s moral standards no longer matter.
而是說：信徒不再靠遵守律法來稱義、賺取神的接納或維持救恩。 [1064][1068]
Rather, believers no longer rely on law-keeping for justification, acceptance, or salvation. [1064][1068]
被聖靈引導的人，不是沒有道德方向，而是靠聖靈活出愛，而愛正是律法的總綱。 [1064][1074]
Those led by the Spirit are not without moral direction; they live out love through the Spirit, and love is the summary of the Law. [1064][1074]
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\text{Legalism: I must do this in order to be accepted.}
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\text{放縱主義：我可以做，因為沒有後果。}
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\text{License: I may do this because there are no consequences.}
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\text{聖靈引導：我已經被接納，所以靠聖靈活出愛和順服。}
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\text{Spirit-led: I am already accepted, so I live out love and obedience through the Spirit.}
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六、心理學角度：兩種拉力與習慣
6. A Psychological Perspective: Two Pulls and Habits
從心理學角度看，肉體與聖靈的爭戰，可以理解為短期衝動與深層價值之間的衝突。
Psychologically, the struggle between flesh and Spirit can be understood as conflict between short-term impulses and deeper values.
人可能面對：
People may face:
- 想立即滿足，還是選擇長期益處？
- Immediate gratification or long-term good?
- 想報復，還是選擇饒恕？
- Revenge or forgiveness?
- 想逃避，還是選擇面對？
- Avoidance or facing reality?
- 想控制別人，還是選擇尊重和服事？
- Controlling others or respecting and serving them?
要打斷舊循環，需要：
To break old cycles, we need:
- 辨認觸發點。
- Identify triggers.
- 建立健康界線。
- Establish healthy boundaries.
- 尋求群體支持。
- Seek community support.
- 用新的習慣取代舊模式。
- Replace old patterns with new habits.
這與保羅的教導可以互相補充：聖靈的工作並不排斥具體的自我省察、禱告、群體支持和生活操練。
This complements Paul’s teaching: the Spirit’s work does not exclude concrete self-examination, prayer, community support, and disciplined living.
七、今天可以怎樣順著聖靈而行？
7. How Can We Walk by the Spirit Today?
1. 每天禱告
1. Pray Daily
「主啊，求祢今天引導我的思想、選擇和行動。」
“Lord, guide my thoughts, choices, and actions today.”
2. 讀經和默想
2. Read and Meditate on Scripture
讓神的話塑造你的價值觀和判斷。
Let God’s word shape your values and judgment.
3. 辨認肉體的聲音
3. Recognize the Voice of the Flesh
問自己：這個想法是出於恐懼、驕傲、嫉妒、報復，還是愛和真理？
Ask yourself: Does this thought come from fear, pride, envy, revenge, or love and truth?
4. 選擇一個順服行動
4. Choose One Act of Obedience
例如：向人道歉、饒恕、幫助有需要的人、拒絕誘惑，或為別人禱告。
For example: apologize, forgive, help someone in need, resist temptation, or pray for someone.
5. 在群體中接受問責
5. Receive Accountability in Community
與可信任的人分享掙扎，讓他們為你禱告和提醒你。
Share struggles with trustworthy people who can pray for and remind you.
八、禱告
8. Prayer
親愛的天父：
Dear Heavenly Father,
感謝祢藉著基督使我得自由，也賜下聖靈住在我裡面。求祢使我不靠自己的意志或律法主義來勝過肉體，而是每天順著聖靈而行。
Thank You for giving me freedom through Christ and for sending the Spirit to dwell in me. Keep me from overcoming the flesh by my own will or legalism; help me walk by the Spirit daily.
主啊，求祢光照我，讓我看見哪些肉體的情慾正在控制我：驕傲、嫉妒、憤怒、貪婪、恐懼、色情、控制或比較。
Lord, shine Your light into my life and show me which desires of the flesh are controlling me: pride, envy, anger, greed, fear, lust, control, or comparison.
求祢使我不再滿足肉體的情慾，而是讓祢的靈塑造我的渴望。當我受試探時，求祢賜我警醒、智慧和力量，使我能及早轉向祢。
Keep me from gratifying the desires of the flesh; instead, let Your Spirit shape my desires. When I am tempted, give me watchfulness, wisdom, and strength to turn to You early.
求祢使我不回到靠律法稱義的奴役，也不把自由變成放縱。願我在家庭、教會、職場和社會中，靠聖靈活出愛、聖潔和責任。
Keep me from returning to the slavery of justification by law, and from turning freedom into license. Help me live out love, holiness, and responsibility through the Spirit in family, church, work, and society.
奉主耶穌基督的名祈求，阿們。
In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray, Amen.
結語
Conclusion
加拉太書5:16–18的核心是：
The central message of Galatians 5:16–18 is:
基督徒不是靠律法得勝肉體，而是靠聖靈活出新生命；被聖靈引導的人，不再靠律法換取神的接納。
Christians overcome the flesh not by the Law but by living a new life through the Spirit; those led by the Spirit no longer seek God’s acceptance through the Law.
因此，今天不要靠意志力硬撐，也不要把自由變成放縱；要順著聖靈而行，讓祂塑造你的渴望、選擇和行動。
Therefore, do not rely on willpower alone, nor turn freedom into license. Walk by the Spirit, letting Him shape your desires, choices, and actions.
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