Wednesday, October 20, 2010

"But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!"
Galatians 4:22-23, NLT

The fruit of the Spirit is the spontaneous work of the Holy Spirit in us. The Spirit produces these character traits that are found in the nature of Christ. They are the by-products of Christ’s control—we can’t obtain them by trying to get them without his help.

If we want the fruit of the Spirit to grow in us, we must join our lives to his. We must know him, love him, remember him, and imitate him. As a result, we will fulfill the intended purpose of the law—to love God and our neighbors. Which of these qualities do you want the Spirit to produce in you?

To learn more about Jesus and the works of the Holy Spirit, click on one of the church links on this page. If you need prayer or would just like someone to talk with, contact me directly at rlwhitener@gmail.com Please include "prayer request" in the subject line.

Thanks for following along,
God Bless

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