19 Paul advances his argument by elaborating first on the activity of the flesh and its consequences (5:19–21), after which he will elaborate on the results of the Spirit’s guiding and empowerment (5:22–23).53 “And the works born of the flesh are clearly evident: sexual immorality, impurity, shameless debauchery, idolatry, drug-induced spells, displays of enmity, strife, fanaticism, angry outbursts, self-promoting acts, dissensions, factions, acts born of envy, drunken bouts, gluttonous parties,