Galatians 5 of the New International Version (NIV) Bible, discusses the concept of freedom in Christ and the importance of living by the Spirit. It warns against reverting to legalism, specifically mentioning circumcision as a practice that holds no value for justification. Instead, the passage emphasises that faith expressing itself through love is what truly matters. The text contrasts the "acts of the flesh", which lead away from God, with the "fruit of the Spirit", such as love, joy, and peace, which characterise a life lived in accordance with Christian principles.