Fruit of the Spirit – Self-Control Self-control is the last segment of the fruit of the spirit which is mentioned in Galatians 5:22-23. Self-control is the ability to resist temptation and to exercise restraint over our thoughts, words, emotions and actions. Can this noble virtue be cultivated in each of us? Oh yes! We all can develop self-control… Read More »
Fruit of the Spirit – Gentleness Did you know that gentleness is not weakness, but it is rather a fruit of the spirit that demonstrates strength of character? Yes, I know that in our world, many would believe that being gentle means being passive or powerless. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, gentleness is… Read More »
Fruit of the Spirit – Faithfulness One of the most outstanding qualities of God is that He is faithful. God is loyal, reliable, and dependable and we can always trust His promises. “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” – Lamentations… Read More »
Fruit of the Spirit – Goodness So often we use the word “good” in our everyday conversations – in our greetings, in our compliments, in our commendations. Goodness is one of the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit listed in Galatians 5:22-23. It’s a character trait that we strive to develop in our lives as Christians. But what… Read More »
Fruit of the Spirit – Kindness Kindness is a fruit of the spirit which is such an attractive quality to possess. Can you imagine our world if we all were to exercise kindness towards each other? A world where we are intentional in being friendly, generous, and compassionate towards each other? When we are kind, we show the… Read More »
Fruit of the Spirit – Forbearance Are you bearing the fruit of forbearance? God wants to produce the fruit of forbearance in each of us so that we develop an attitude of patient endurance. This forbearance will equip us with the ability to withstand suffering and opposition, while also demonstrating a gentle attitude towards others who are weak.… Read More »
Fruit of the Spirit – Peace Have you ever experienced the sweet, wonderful peace of God? I’m talking about that aspect of the fruit of the spirit, where the Holy Spirit works in your life, to produce that sweet serenity. God wants to grant each of us this constant quietness and tranquility, regardless of our circumstances. “And the… Read More »
Fruit of the Spirit – Joy There is always a desire in our world where everyone yearns to be happy. This happiness can come because of financial stability, enjoying the company of family and friends, taking a well needed vacation, achieving academic success… and the list goes on. This happiness, however, fades whenever there are challenging situations. Happiness… Read More »
Fruit of the Spirit – Love Love is the first fruit that is mentioned among the many segments of the fruit of the spirit passages. Love is an action and a willful choice that should be demonstrated in our lives when we come in contact with God. “Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is… Read More »
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Fruit of the Spirit Did you know that you can bear the fruit of the Spirit in all seasons, as long as you stay in connection to God? Oh yes, allow me to share with you how you can achieve this but first, let’s start by looking at what exactly is the fruit of the Spirit. “But the… Read More »