Galatians 5:22-25
(NIV)
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is
love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
23 gentleness and self-control. Against
such things there is no law.
24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have
crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires.
25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us
keep in step with the Spirit. |
facing crises in self's strength
fear-fretting - "But the fruit of the Spirit is ...
peace ..."
frowning - "But the fruit of the Spirit is joy
..."
frustration - "But the fruit of the Spirit is ...
patience ..."
fruit cultivation by the Spirit
the Spirit REMAINS with us - JN. 14:16 - "Counselor
... will ... be with you forever"
the Spirit REFOCUSES us - JN. 16:14 - "He will bring
glory to Me ..."
the Spirit REMINDS us - JN. 14:26 - "Spirit ... will
teach you ... remind you ..."
the Spirit REFRESHES us - JN. 7:38 - "Streams of
living water will flow ..."
the Spirit REVEALS to us - JN. 16:13 - "He will tell
you what is yet to come."
firm confidence from the Spirit
peaceful rest - PP. 4:7 - "Peace ... will guard your
hearts and your minds ..."
pervasive rejoicing - 1TH. 5:16-18 - "Be joyful
always ... give thanks ..."
patient resiliency - HE. 10:36 - "Persevere ... you
will receive ..."
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