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 – 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 – 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 »