Fruits of
“But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under law.
The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires.
Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.
Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.” Galatians 5:18-26.
In the above scripture Paul makes clear what is unacceptable and acceptable Christian behaviour.
He lists the acts of sinful nature,
“sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies,”
He then lists the fruit of a life dedicated to Christ,
“the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”
He warns us to keep in step with the Spirit of God.
In the world we live in today it is easy to slip into a worldly frame of mind. There is so much negativity around us. Temptations are everywhere.
Everything on Paul’s list of sinful things can be found in the media and in the world around us. No one is immune from the bombardment of sin.
It is therefore up to the Christian to immerse themselves in what is right. To study the Scriptures. To fellowship with other Christians. To attend church, pray and ask God to keep us safe both physically and morally.
Quite often Christians will pray for good health. That’s a good thing. But how often do Christians pray for God to keep us morally pure.
Sadly the immoral things are so common place in the world around us that we hardly pay any attention. They are so common place that we may even participate in some minor or major way without really realizing we are doing so.
To the Christian reading this I would suggest that you take time to assess your life and lifestyle. Pray and ask God to show you if you have any things in your life that He would not be proud of.
Ask God to give you the strength and determination to get rid of the negative things in your life. That you may live a life pleasing to Him .
Please think about it.
“But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under law.
The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires.
Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.
Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.” Galatians 5:18-26.
In the above scripture Paul makes clear what is unacceptable and acceptable Christian behaviour.
He lists the acts of sinful nature,
“sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies,”
He then lists the fruit of a life dedicated to Christ,
“the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”
He warns us to keep in step with the Spirit of God.
In the world we live in today it is easy to slip into a worldly frame of mind. There is so much negativity around us. Temptations are everywhere.
Everything on Paul’s list of sinful things can be found in the media and in the world around us. No one is immune from the bombardment of sin.
It is therefore up to the Christian to immerse themselves in what is right. To study the Scriptures. To fellowship with other Christians. To attend church, pray and ask God to keep us safe both physically and morally.
Quite often Christians will pray for good health. That’s a good thing. But how often do Christians pray for God to keep us morally pure.
Sadly the immoral things are so common place in the world around us that we hardly pay any attention. They are so common place that we may even participate in some minor or major way without really realizing we are doing so.
To the Christian reading this I would suggest that you take time to assess your life and lifestyle. Pray and ask God to show you if you have any things in your life that He would not be proud of.
Ask God to give you the strength and determination to get rid of the negative things in your life. That you may live a life pleasing to Him .
Please think about it.
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