What does Galatians 5:13 mean?

Galatians 5:13 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Galatians 5:13 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.

11And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? then is the offence of the cross ceased.

12I would they were even cut off which trouble you.

13For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.

14For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

15But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another.

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