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Monday, March 2, 2015

The Fruit of the Spirit

The fruits of the Spirit certainly is the opposite of the awful sinful nature of mankind.It relates more to christian character and sanctification.

But what is fruits of the Spirit?
Does Fruit grows in the Spirit?

Certainly no,this fruit are not the physical fruit that we use to eat,but they are called virtues of the spirit that's produce in us as GOD's children.These godly virtues(fruit of the Spirit) open way for the Spirit to influence and direct our life as they destroy sins power especially the Acts of the sinful nature in us.this fruit must be exercise without any restriction in here on earth towards our fellow mankind.There's no law that could overcome our spirit from possessing them,because it is being deposited in us by the medium of the spirit of GOD.So therefore we are not under the burden of any law,we are led by the Spirit which surpasses all the Acts of the sinful nature in mankind.

the inspiration is taken from the epistle of Apostle Paul
Gal 5:22-23   22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

The Fruit of the Spirit include:

1)Love (Gk agapê) Ro5:5/1Co13/Eph5:2/Col3:14: Caring for and seeking the highest good of another person without motive or personal gain.



2) Joy (Gk Chara)Ps119:16/ 2Co6:10;12:9/1Pe1:8:The feeling of gladness based on the love,grace,blessings,promise and nearness of GOD that belong to those who believe in Christ.



3) Peace (Gk eirênê)Ro15:33/Php4:7/1Th5:23/Heb13:20: The rest of heart and mind based on the knowledge that all is well between the believer and his or her heavenly father, resulting in freedom from the turmoil of anxiety.



4) Patience (Gk Makrothumia)Eph4:2/2Ti3:10/Heb12:1:Enduring,long-suffering;being slow to anger or despair.





5) Kindness (Gk Chrestotes)Eph4:2/Col3:12/1Pe2:3:Not  wanting to  hurt  anyone or cause them , pain.




6) Goodness (Gk Agathosune) Lk7:37-50/Mt21:12-13:Zeal   for truth and righteousness  and hatred  of evil;it can be expressed in acts of kindness or  in  rebuking and correcting evil.


7) Faithfulness (Gk Pistis) Mt23:23/Ro3:3/1Ti6:12/2Ti2:2;4:7/Tit2:10:Firm and unswerving  loyalty  to  a person  to whom  one is united by promise,commitment, trust and honesty.



8) Gentleness (Gk Prautes)2Ti2:25/1Pe3:15.gentleness in JESUS,compare Mt11:29 with Mt 23 and Mk3:5.in paul,compare 2Co10:1 with 2Co10:4-6 and Gal1:9.in moses,compare Num12:3 with Ex32:19-20.Restraint coupled  with strenght and courage;it describes a person who can be angry when anger is needed and humbly submissive when submission is needed.

9) Self-control (Gk Egkrateia)1Co7:9,25/Tit1:8,2:5: Mastering one's own desires and passions, including  faithfulness to one's  marriage vows;also  purity. 





Again have we seen how we use elements from our spirit to impact and transform our physical life.If one of the spirit fruit is missing from us or none of the fruit is there in us,then we know that our life is not well settle.Anything good that can manifest in our life start from our inner self called Spirit.

DO you know any other elements within  our spirit that can transform our life for the best of  one   another. Please do  share your spiritual knowledge with me.

   

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