Galatians 5:17

For the flesh craves what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are opposed to each other, so that you do not do what you want.

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3 songs meet this passage

  • “My bad habits lead to you”

    Bad Habits · Ed Sheeran

    strains against Galatians 5:17

    Paul describes the flesh warring against the Spirit's desires; here the flesh wins repeatedly with no mention of any opposing pull toward better.

  • “I do what I want when I'm wanting to”

    bad guy · Billie Eilish

    strains against Galatians 5:16-17

    The boast of unrestrained self-will stands against the call to walk by the Spirit rather than simply follow desire.

  • “No time to wallow in the mire”

    Light My Fire · The Doors

    strains against Galatians 5:16-17

    Paul calls for walking by the Spirit against the desires of the flesh; here the flesh's desire is framed as the only right move, not something to resist.

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