The Works of the Flesh, Part 1
Works of the Flesh Part 1 1989 PSN by Smith Bibens 18 December 2020 ** In Galatians 5:19 , the Apostle Paul introduces one of several lists of vices found in the New Testament with the words, " Now the works of the flesh are manifest. " The NASV uses the word " evident ." Moffat uses " quite obvious ," to translate the Greek word phaneros , " open to sight, visible " (Vino, p. 35). It is a sad commentary on the pathetic state of our society, that the " works of the flesh " are openly flaunted by many. Gays have " come out the closet. " Blandishing their shame, they now parade sin in the streets. In the halls of government and businesses, cut-throat competitors seek for advantage over others, and in doing so they plumb the depths of depravity. These things shock and disgust those of us who are called by the gospel to hold before the world an example of God...