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| From the Pastor's desk — May 25, 2008
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Fruits of the Spirit
We need to develop the fruit of the spirit to bless others. The fruit has a seed which helps the tree to multiply, so also the fruit in our life can bring more people into the kingdom.
The fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22) will help us use the gifts of the Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:7-10) more efficiently. If we lack the fruit of the Spirit, then we will not be able to handle the gifts, or influence that comes through gifts.
Love — This is agape or unconditional love. Caring for and seeking the highest good of another person without motive of personal gain.
Joy — This is the emotion of the Holy Spirit in our human spirit. This is what brings you strength and is not based on circumstances or happenings.
Peace — A tranquil state of mind. God is the God of all hope who fills us with peace (Romans 15:13). Peace diffuse anxiety and clears our mind to make good decisions.
Patience — Endurance, long suffering, being slow to anger or despair.
Kindness — This fruit is about being generous. God stooped down to help us. We need to help those around us. This means helping someone who is not as “well placed” as you are, spending time and talking to them, doing acts of kindness in secret through words and deeds.
Goodness — God is a good God, and he expects us to be good. Goodness is the production of excellence at the workplace or at home.
Gentleness — The virtue of being considerate, thoughtful, and mindful of other’s feelings. Gentleness makes you appealing and attractive to those around you.
Faithfulness — Many people have faith but are not faithful. Faithfulness is consistency and diligence. Diligent hands will rule — Proverbs 12:24a. Faithfulness is a good quality for a potential leader.
Self Control — This is Godly restraint on thoughts, actions, and emotions. Self control is an indication of spiritual maturity.
Make a list of all the fruits that you have been developing in your life, and observe where you need to grow, so that god can entrust you with his spiritual gifts.
Let us grow the gifts in us to become people of integrity and character.
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Posted by nlag on 2008-05-28 22:17:41 | Rating: | Views: 51
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