Examining Scripture: “I beseech you therefore, brethren,by the mercies of God,that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice,holy, acceptable unto God,which is your reasonable service.”Romans 12:1 Evaluating Soil: Walk to your mirror. Look into your eyes. Consider the person you are in this season—not who you were, or the way you want to be, but who you are today. What condition is ...
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Harvesting the Fruit of Temperance
“But the fruit of the Spirit islove, joy, peace, longsuffering,gentleness, goodness, faith, Meeknesstemperance:against such there is no law.”Galatians 5:22-23 As we celebrate the fruitful blessings of another year, let’s take a look at the last fruit of the Spirit listed in the Galatians 5 text that we’ve been studying. The final fruit mentioned in this passage is “temperance.” Like the other ...
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“But the fruit of the Spirit islove, joy, peace, longsuffering,gentleness, goodness, faith,Meeknesstemperance: against such there is no law.”Galatians 5:22-23 Okay, let’s get serious. Isn’t it pretty obvious that the world could use a little more meekness? I’ve been looking in my mirror and heart and it’s clear I could use some. Our communities, culture, and country today are inundated with an ...
Continue ReadingHarvesting the Fruit of Faith
“But the fruit of the Spirit islove, joy, peace, longsuffering,gentleness, goodness,faith,Meekness temperance:against such there is no law.”Galatians 5:22-23 Have you ever wondered what it means to have faith? As Christians, faith plays a big part in our lives. It’s how we accept Christ as our Savior, follow His ways, and endure through difficulties. It’s what we are instructed to share with ...
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“But the fruit of the Spirit is love,joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness,goodness,faith, Meekness temperance:against such there is no law.”Galatians 5:22-23 God’s goodness supersedes our own. While we’re instructed to be good and teach the younger generation to follow that path, it is God who is good and helps us follow His example and instructions. He created us in His image and, when we ...
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