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The Fruit of the Spirit
The Fruit of the Spirit
by Joyce Meyer - posted October 21, 2013
The fruit of the [Holy] Spirit...is love, joy (gladness), peace, patience (an even temper, forbearance), kindness, goodness (benevolence), faithfulness, gentleness, (meekness, humility), self-control (self-restraint, continence).
—Galatians 5:22–23
When we are filled to overflowing with the Holy Spirit, we see His fruit manifested through us. We have peace and joy and we are good to people. Jesus has commanded us to love one another as He loved us. It is important for the world to see this love manifested. The people of the world are hungry for truth and need to see that God can change people. They need to see God’s love in action in order to make them hungry and thirsty for Him.
The Bible teaches us that we are to be light and salt (see Matthew 5:13–14). The world is in darkness, but Christians filled with the Holy Spirit bring light everywhere they go. The world is tasteless, but Christians bring salt (flavor) to life when they are present.
We have a big job to do as Christians and we should always be sensitive to the Holy Spirit concerning how we treat people. God is in us making His appeal to the world through us; we are His personal representatives (see 2 Corinthians 5:20). In view of that fact, Paul said we should lay hold of the divine favor offered to us. We must work with the Holy Spirit to develop the fruit of the Spirit to a full measure so we can behave in a way that glorifies God and draws people to Him.
The fruit of the Spirit is developed as we go through difficulties in life and continue, with God’s help, to treat people the way He would. Stay strong in the Lord and remember that the world is watching you and they need you to be salt and light.
God's word for you today: No matter what challenges you might face today, continue to be kind to everyone you encounter.
by Joyce Meyer - posted October 21, 2013
The fruit of the [Holy] Spirit...is love, joy (gladness), peace, patience (an even temper, forbearance), kindness, goodness (benevolence), faithfulness, gentleness, (meekness, humility), self-control (self-restraint, continence).
—Galatians 5:22–23
When we are filled to overflowing with the Holy Spirit, we see His fruit manifested through us. We have peace and joy and we are good to people. Jesus has commanded us to love one another as He loved us. It is important for the world to see this love manifested. The people of the world are hungry for truth and need to see that God can change people. They need to see God’s love in action in order to make them hungry and thirsty for Him.
The Bible teaches us that we are to be light and salt (see Matthew 5:13–14). The world is in darkness, but Christians filled with the Holy Spirit bring light everywhere they go. The world is tasteless, but Christians bring salt (flavor) to life when they are present.
We have a big job to do as Christians and we should always be sensitive to the Holy Spirit concerning how we treat people. God is in us making His appeal to the world through us; we are His personal representatives (see 2 Corinthians 5:20). In view of that fact, Paul said we should lay hold of the divine favor offered to us. We must work with the Holy Spirit to develop the fruit of the Spirit to a full measure so we can behave in a way that glorifies God and draws people to Him.
The fruit of the Spirit is developed as we go through difficulties in life and continue, with God’s help, to treat people the way He would. Stay strong in the Lord and remember that the world is watching you and they need you to be salt and light.
God's word for you today: No matter what challenges you might face today, continue to be kind to everyone you encounter.
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Re: The Fruit of the Spirit
Thanks, horizon, I needed that this morning. The gentleman who got me to join the pool league 5 years ago passed away yesterday morning and I am feeling kinda depressed. He was 56.
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Oh my goodness wpsmit! I am so sorry about your friend, and that was very young also. I pray for God's peace that passes all understand to wrap around you and bring you comfort. I will be praying for his family and friends! Love you my friend!
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I'll get through it ok, horizon. Thanks for the kind words of encouragement. Seems these things happen more frequently the older I get. Ohwell it is God's plan for all of us, and I will just add Ed to the list of folks I'll get to see at the pearly gates. I just hope they'll open them for me.
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Well wpsmit, I know what you mean, I have lost many in the past few years also. Yes, there is comfort in knowing we will see them again. And yes, you will be let in, because you know what it takes to get in there. We just have to have faith and know that Jesus is the Way, The Truth, and the Light! God Bless you today and everyday, and know you always have friends here that Love you, multi personalities and all!!!!
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Thanks, H. You are a sweetheart and close to my heart (along with several other fine folks here).
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I am so sorry for the loss of your Friend Wpsmit. You and his family and friends are in my prayers
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