Yesterday, after hearing of three minor judges, we heard of Jephthah. Jephthah was a man of very poor credentials, but he turned out to be a surprisingly good leader. His story shows clearly why it is better not to make rash vows to the Lord. Indeed, the New Testament tells us to not make vows at all.
https://www.bible.com/bible/116/jdg.12
A favorite psalm, and one that has inspired many worship songs. Note the theme of joy!
https://www.bible.com/bible/116/psa.84
Building on the concept of freedom from requirements of the Law in chapter 4, Paul continued on that theme in chapter 5. (Of course there were no chapter boundaries when he wrote his letter!) The freedom Paul described is founded on the idea that we are now controlled by the Holy Spirit. Another idea that is very important in this is found at the end of the chapter: “Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to his cross and crucified them there.” This means considering ourselves dead to sinful desires and deeds which were enumerated in the chapter.
Translation notes:
8Those who live only to satisfy their own sinful nature will harvest decay and death from that sinful nature. But those who live to please [God’s/the] Spirit will harvest everlasting life from the Spirit.
10Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those [who are fellow believers//in the family of faith].
14As for me, may I never boast about anything except the cross of our Lord [Christ Jesus//Jesus Christ]. Because of that cross,cmy interest in this world has been crucified, and the world’s interest in me has also died.
https://www.bible.com/bible/116/gal.6
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