Les Feldick Bible Study

What does Paul mean by 'against such there is no law' in Galatians 5:23?

Paul means that no law can fault or stand against someone who manifests the nine fruits of the Spirit. Such a person is the epitome of these graces; no one can rightly accuse them. They are to be envied because the law has nothing against such conduct.

Les explains that as Paul lists all nine fruits of the Spirit, he concludes, "against such there is no law." Les asks who can fault someone who is the epitome of these nine graces, and answers that no one can. He illustrates meekness not as weakness but as pliability and usability before God, pointing to Moses as the meekest man who was greatly used by God. He also defines temperance as maintaining balance across the whole spectrum of human activity, which is well pleasing in God's sight. Because these fruits are well pleasing and no one can rightly accuse such a person, Les says that if you show him a man with these nine graces, he will show you a man to be envied.

Galatians 5:23

Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.