There is something in each of us that needs to be controlled. We spend a lot of effort trying to control these appetites and desires in our own strength. This may succeed in the short term, but eventually we fail. It is by the power of God, through the Holy Spirit, that we can produce…
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. 24 And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step…
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 When we first think of faithfulness, we might think of God’s faithfulness to His people, His creation.Then we might think faithfulness is being obedient to God, doing what He says,…
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 For believers, our goodness should reflect the goodness that is shown by God. He is holy, He is righteous, and He is love.
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 When Paul described love in 1 Corinthians 13, the first two words he used were patience and kindness: “Love is patient; love is kind.” We grow in kindness as we…
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 We have all had our patience tested at times in our lives. Little irritations and daily interruptions often leave us feeling stressed and impatient. The sad fact is often, we tend…
“But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!” Galatians 5:22-23 We live in a time where anxiety, depression, fear, and questions about our identity, finances, and family can leave us feeling overwhelmed. The devil, our…
As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy…
“But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!” Galatians 5:22-23 In his letter to the Galatians, Paul addresses the behavior that Christ’s followers should have on display in their lives. He calls these the…