Is loving those who love us sufficient to please God? Is merely a specific expression of godly love. Every other aspect of the fruit of the Spirit In unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth bears all things, believesĪll things, hopes all things, endures all things. Is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered, does not rejoice "Love is patient, love is kind, and is not jealous love does not bragĪnd is not arrogant, does not act unbecomingly it does not seek its own, Paulĭescribes ways that God’s love in us should transform our character: The love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy "By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love How important is love, as an aspect of the fruit of the Spirit, Of God’s character reproduced in us by His Spirit. Goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control" (Galatians 5:22-23,Įach aspect of the "fruit" listed here is simply a reflection The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, What fruit should God’s Spirit produce in us? Tree bears bad fruit" (Matthew 7:16-17 compare Philippians 1:9-11). Or figs from thistles? Even so, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad How does Christ distinguish His true servants from those who are There is disorder and every evil thing" (James 3:11-16, NASB). For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but Jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and so lieĪgainst the truth. Good behavior his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom. Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his My brethren, produce olives, or a vine produce figs? Neither can salt water Send out from the same opening both fresh and bitter water? Can a fig tree, James puts God’s requirements in perspective: "Does a fountain To your earthly nature" (Colossians 3:5, NIV). Paul put our task this way: "Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs It may take a long period of diligent striving to finally overcome. The effects of such sins tend to foster serious weaknesses in victims Victims of continual abuse during adolescence are a case However, some habits deeply ingrained from early childhood may not be thatĮasily overcome. They cannot please God if they deliberately practice sinning. But, if they wish to continue in His favor, they must not onlyĬonfess to Him but also ask Him to "cleanse from all unrighteousness"
The Scriptures reveal that God’s children occasionally sin after baptism Whoever does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is he who does "In this the children of God and the children of the devil are manifest: "Every tree which does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown If His Spirit is in us, these traits that are the Spirit's fruit should also become fundamental characteristics of our nature. The fruit of the Spirit reflects the goodness, faithfulness and self-restraint inherent in God's nature.
FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT BIBLE STUDY SERIES
To remain updated on this series and future books God leads me to write, you can like my author page on Facebook here: /LaraVelez.Bible Study Lessons Main Page The Fruit of the Spirit To remain updated on this series and future books God leads me to write, you can like my author page on Facebook here: /LaraVelez.Author We will also become more aware of our fleshly tendencies and desire to turn from them. If we are growing we will bare good fruit and the manifestation will be the character qualities found in Galatians 5. The closer we get in our relationship with God the more we recognize sin in our lives, and the more uncomfortable we become with it. As we grow in the Lord we also grow “fruit” (or spiritual qualities). When we give our lives to Christ and allow Him to be Lord of our lives. The Word clearly tells us that we will know them (other Believers) by their fruit. It is not only important to learn about it and walk in the spirit, it is equally important to search for it in others. Unfortunately, many in the church today have no clue what the Fruit of the Spirit is or how significant it is. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. This is a comprehensive study that is a must have for your spiritual growth process! Introductionīut the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. (scroll down for table of contents)ĪND… there are two additional chapters and study topics besides the 9 fruits that tie in perfectly. I am very excited to share with you the Fruit of the Spirit Bible study! Not only do we study all 9 fruits, there is also a very detailed study guide at the end of each chapter to help you go even further.
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