But the fruit of the Spirit is … kindness …
Summary: The fruit called “kindness” adds a unique sweetness to life, as illustrated by Charles Dickens’s story about a man named Scrooge.
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But the fruit of the Spirit is … patience …
Summary: We take another look at the English translations for “makrothymía” because there are subtle differences that reveal insights into the nature of God’s presence in us.
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But the fruit of the Spirit is … forbearance …
Summary: Forbearance is a banker’s word. When we find out why, we discover another aspect of God’s love for us.
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But the fruit of the Spirit is … peace …
Summary: Happiness comes and goes but God’s peace is forever.
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But the fruit of the Spirit is …
Summary: As Paul begins to teach us about the fruit of the Spirit, it is worth taking a moment to consider why God’s Spirit changes who we are and how others see us.
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The acts of the flesh are obvious …
Summary: Paul writes from his point of view. Sometimes it feels like he forgets we don’t have his knowledge. He can be hard to keep up with.
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(Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law) … or by believing what you heard?
Summary: This mediation takes us on an wonderful journey. Putting the pieces of this verse/puzzle together, we see how God uses the law to bring us into his fold.
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