The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Self-Control
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23 Humans were created full of mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual energy. But to be most beneficial, these must be properly used and controlled. The fruit of self-control reflects that we are allowing the Holy…
The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Faithfulness
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23 Faithfulness is created within us when we allow the Holy Spirit to work in us. The Spirit discloses Jesus’ character to the world, “testifying that Jesus is the Savior,” and “bearing to salvation.” Faithfulness…
The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Gentleness
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23 If we undervalue gentleness, or meekness, it’s likely because we misunderstand it. Perhaps we think of it as a sort of spinelessness or weakness, as if to be gentle or meek is to lie…
The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Goodness
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23 Paul’s use of the word “fruit” in his teaching of the fruit of the Spirit, which means “beneficial results,” the good things that come from the Holy Spirit dwelling within a true believer. As…
The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Kindness
FIFTY IN MY TEACHING SERIES ON THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23 Our world is full of people who cut in line, insult others, don’t open doors for old ladies, laugh at others’ misfortunes and…
The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Forbearance
FOURTH IN MY TEACHING SERIES ON THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23 The Greek word for forbearance is ανοχ. The NIV translates this word as “forbearance,” while many other Bible translations translate it as “patience”….