The Fruit of the Spirit
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Doing good or Being good?
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. (Gal.5:1)
Make the world a better place
The wise man, like the fool, will not be long remembered… (Ecc. 2:16)
DOING GOOD:
Get into heaven… right?
“No one comes to the Father, but by me.” -- Jesus of Nazareth
DOING GOOD:
Living by the Spirit
let us keep in step with the Spirit (Gal. 5:25)
BEING GOOD:
A Right View of Others
sexual immorality, impurity, debauchery -- LOVE
LIVING BY THE SPIRIT:
They exist for me
or
I exist for them
A Right View of God
idolatry and witchcraft -- JOY, PEACE
LIVING BY THE SPIRIT:
He exists for me
or
I exist for Him
A Right View of Self
hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage,selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy
LIVING BY THE SPIRIT:
I deserve it
or
I already have it
PATIENCE,KINDNESS,GOODNESS
A Right View of Life
drunkenness, orgies, and the like – FAITHFULNESS, GENTLENESS AND SELF-CONTROL
LIVING BY THE SPIRIT:
More!
or
Enough!
MEASURING
Filling Your Tank
Do not get drunk on wine which leads to debauchery.Instead be filled with the Spirit. (Eph. 5:18)
LIVING BY THE SPIRIT:
1) Open yourself to God
2) Open yourself to God’s Word
3) Open yourself to God’s People