1 John 3:18 Did you know that love isn’t something we feel, but rather something we do. That’s why we are called to love not just with words or speech, but with actions and in truth. This means actively seeking ways to demonstrate our love in tangible, meaningful ways. We can start by offering our… Continue reading June 6th – 1 John 3:18
Tag: Fruit Of The Spirit
June 5th – Matthew 5:44
Matthew 5:44 Of all the commands Jesus gives, the most radical must be to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us. Not easily done with our fleshly nature. But with Jesus we can put aside our old selves and respond instead with the Fruit of the Spirit. By showing love to our… Continue reading June 5th – Matthew 5:44
June 4th – John 13:34-35
John 13:34-35 Author Elizabeth George once said, “It’s easy to talk about how much you love God, but loving others reveals how much you truly do.” To love others as Jesus love us we can start by practicing empathy, truly listening to and understanding the needs and feelings of others. Acts of kindness, no matter… Continue reading June 4th – John 13:34-35
June 2nd – 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
1 Corinthians 13: 4-7 If you ask people what love means, you’d get many different definitions. But the only one which is genuine and true, is the one the apostle Paul gives. He tells us love is patient and kind, not envious, boastful, or proud. Love does not dishonor others, nor is it self-seeking or… Continue reading June 2nd – 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
June 1st – Galatians 5:22-23
Galatians 5:22-23 In Galatians 5:22-23, the Apostle Paul outlines the Fruit of the Spirit. A collection of nine virtues that together make up a Christ-like character. These virtues, love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control, are the hallmarks of a life transformed by the Holy Spirit. Each attribute reflects part of Jesus’… Continue reading June 1st – Galatians 5:22-23
February 28th – Galatians 5:26
Galatians 5:26 Society today glorifies wealth, fame, power, and aggression above all else. This makes it a real challenge for Christians to live by the Spirit rather than the flesh. For temptation is everywhere we turn. And the sins of conceit, provoking others, and envy, are easily given in to. Especially when we ourselves are… Continue reading February 28th – Galatians 5:26
February 14th – 1 John 4:10
1 John 4:10 Many are the attributes of our most high God. He is good, merciful, faithful, wise, and all powerful; just to name a few. But above of else, God is love. And if there could be doubt, read 1 John 4. For in this little chapter love is mentioned over 25 times, and… Continue reading February 14th – 1 John 4:10
February 13th – Proverbs 31:8-9
Proverbs 31:8-9 Throughout the Bible we read how seriously the Lord takes the plight of the poor, the widowed, and the orphaned. And He let’s us know exactly what He expects our treatment of them to be. “Learn to do good; seek justice, reprove the ruthless, defend the orphan, plead for the widow.” (Is. 1:17)… Continue reading February 13th – Proverbs 31:8-9
February 10th – 1 John 4:7
1 John 4:7 When you think of Jesus what is the first thing that pops into your head? For me it is His love. A love that He freely and joyfully gives to all. And a love that is so strong, He laid down His life to call us His own. And I in return love Him.… Continue reading February 10th – 1 John 4:7
January 29th – Acts 2:4
Acts 2:4 In the current climate, there is more than enough hate to go around. And it’s easy to get caught up in the anger and turmoil of the day. But as the church, as Jesus’ representatives on earth, shouldn’t we strive to do better? To be better? Shouldn’t we want to get back to… Continue reading January 29th – Acts 2:4
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