Indeed, it may intensify the battle between the Spirit and the flesh. Nevertheless, the flesh (the lower nature) has been crucified with Christ (Galatians 2:20); and, as a consequence, the Spirit will bear His fruit such as love, joy, and peace in the life of the believer (Galatians 5:22-23).
Manapa, ang kalayaang ito ang nagpapasidhi ng labanan sa pagitan ng Espiritu at ng laman. Gayunman, ang laman (ang mababang kalikasan) ay ipinako ng kasama ni Kristo (Galacia 2:20); at dahil dito, ang Espiritu ay nagbubunga ng pag-ibig, kagalakan, at kapayapaan sa ating buhay (Galacia 5:22-23).