We are free! Don’t go back under the law (legalism) – Galatians 5:1 Don’t go back under old lifestyles to serve the flesh (license) – Gal 5:13 The flesh (spiritually…
The fruit of the Spirit is the character of Jesus! Transformation is inside-out: from the roots of a relationship with God to the inward character to the outward expression of…
Which matters more? Your job, or the fruit of the Spirit? Arriving on time, or the fruit of the Spirit? Raising your kids, or the fruit of the Spirit? Christ’s…
Faithful = trustworthy, reliable, dependable God is faithful to keep His promises! (Deuteronomy 7:9, Hebrews 10:23, Numbers 23:19) Faithfulness involves using everything God gives us for His purposes and glory.…
Gentleness (meekness) – strength under control; boldness with humility (Ephesians 4:2, Galatians 6:1, 2 Timothy 2:25, 1 Peter 3:15) Come to Jesus, who is gentle! (Matthew 11:29) KNOW YOUR PLACE!…
We are incredibly vulnerable without self-control! (Proverbs 25:28) Possible masters: emotions, alcohol, sex, food, money, TV, internet, hobbies… Self-control = dominion within Negative: resist, bridle, restrain Positive: pursue, strive after…
God is good! (Psalm 136:1, Luke 18:18-19, Psalm 34:8) God created everything good. (Genesis 1) Because of sin, we are not good. (Romans 7:18) God is committed to good for…
Recognize the overwhelming kindness of God! (Matthew 11:30, Ephesians 2:7, Titus 3:4) God’s kindness is meant to change us! (Romans 2:4) Kindness is not just in big actions, but in…
Patience – “the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset” Longsuffering – forbearance. Long-tempered. Steadfastness – endurance. To remain under. Toward others…
Jesus is our peace. Peace with God – no longer enemies (Romans 5:10, 1) Personal peace – no more anxiety (Philippians 4:6-7) Relational peace – no more division (Ephesians 2:14)…
What is the greatest joy you can imagine? “I would be joyful if __________.” (How do YOU fill in the blank?) What is your greatest struggle with joy? When you…
Is love a feeling? Love is a fruit of the Spirit. (Gal 5:22) Love is a command. (Matt 22:37-40) Love is a defining characteristic. (John 13:34-35) Love is a person:…