Posts with the tag “fruit-of-the-spirit”

“For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other so that you are not to do whatever you want.” – Galatians 5:17 In our daily walk with God, we often find ourselves caught in a tug-of-war between the works of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit. It’s like two opposing forces pulling on either en...  Read More

“For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.” – 2 Peter 1:8 In our journey of faith, we are equipped with a powerful toolbox that God has generously provided—gifts that enable us to live fruitful and purposeful lives. These gifts, known as the fruit of the Spirit (lo...  Read More

“Thus, by their fruit, you will recognize them.” – Matthew 7:20 I want to share a little story with you today. When we moved into our house, the previous owner pointed out two trees in the yard and said they were plum trees. To be honest, they looked like regular trees to me, but I took him at his word and believed they were indeed plum trees. The following year, all the trees in o...  Read More

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things, there is no law.” – Galatians 5:22-23 Have you ever wondered why God calls the characteristics produced by the Holy Spirit “fruit”? It’s a bit puzzling, especially when we think of fruit in its literal sense. As a child, I used to find ...  Read More