The Fruit of the Spirit – The Seed of Christ – Goodness – Part 2
According to new research people over age 60 are twice as likely as those under 30 years old to donate their money. Not only that, more than half of all donations to charity are from the “over-60’s” according to a new report by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) and Bristol University – compared with just […]
The Fruit of the Spirit – The Seed of Christ – Goodness – Part 1
Goodness! That is the next aspect of the Fruit of the Spirit. It is a very important aspect, because it relates to many areas of our lives. You can find the text in Galatians 5: 22-23. More specifically in Gal. 5:22 – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,” “This word […]
The Fruit of the Spirit – The Seed of Christ – Kindness – Part 2
Kindness probably is one aspect of the Fruit of the Spirit that we are most missing, not only in the world, but in the church and in our lives. We find that list in Galatians 5: 22-23. Let us take a look at other meanings of that word. 2 – Moral Excellence Kindness indicates and denotes moral […]
The Fruit of the Spirit – The Seed of Christ – Kindness – Part 1
You probably heard this or in some cases, said this: “He is asking for it.” “She deserves what is coming for her.” “I can’t stand these kinds of people.” “They are just stupid.” “I am going to be good to those who are good to me.” Or “I am going to treat well those who […]
The Fruit of the Spirit – The Seed of Christ – Patience– Part 3
When we become a Christian the Spirit of God plants a special seed inside of us. It is the seed of Christ. That seed, as we grow, will enable us to become like Christ. We will have His characteristics inside of us. You can find those characteristics in Galatians 5: 22-23. One of those characteristics is patience (Galatians […]
The Fruit of the Spirit – The Seed of Christ – Patience– Part 2
“Revenge is a dish best served cold.” At least that is the idea that many people have about avenging wrongdoing done against them. We Christians are not immune from feeling that desire of repay for the wrongdoings done to us. We all have that desire to payback and see those who commit offenses against us to […]
The Fruit of the Spirit – The Seed of Christ – Patience– Part 1
One of the worst things that can happen to us nowadays, is to be put on hold, when we make a phone call to get information or a service. We just cannot stand that. We want and demand an answer right away. As soon as possible, immediately, right now, these are some of the most […]
The Fruit of the Spirit – The Seed of Christ – Peace – Part 3
The Spirit of God will produce peace with God, and inner peace, but that is not all. The peace that the Spirit will bring into our lives will go further, it will reach out in another area in our lives. In Galatians 5: 22-23, we learn that the Fruit of the Spirit is Peace, and that peace […]
The Fruit of the Spirit – The Seed of Christ – Peace – Part 2
In Galatians 5: 22-23, we find that peace is a product of the Spirit in the lives of a Christian. We learned that the peace with God is the most important peace in our lives. That peace is brought to us by the reconciliation achieved by Christ. But it is not the only peace in our lives. […]
The Fruit of the Spirit – The Seed of Christ – Peace – Part 1
Peace, do you know anything more urgent and necessary in our world today? Even though we are doing everything in our power to achieve peace in our lives and in our world, there is a peace that is available to every Christian. Here is what Paul wrote to the Galatians: “Galatians 5: 22-23 – 22 But […]