Temperance (2)
Philippians 4:5 (KJV) “Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.” The fruit of the Spirit, which is temperance, is much needed in this generation of unholy and ungodly desires. The Bible admonishes in 2 Timothy 3:4-5 to avoid being lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God. The Bible […]
Temperance (1)
Philippians 4:5 (KJV) “Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.” Temperance is self-control, a moderation in appetites, passion, and almost everything. It is keeping our behaviour and lifestyle in check so that our actions, feelings, and habits can be within reasonable bounds. It is avoiding excesses in all we […]
Faith
Hebrews 11:6 (KJV) “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” Faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1). It’s a principle […]
Goodness
Ephesians 5:9 (KJV) “For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth.” Goodness is the grace that makes believers do good works, the act of giving aid or assistance to people in need. The Bible encourages us to do good unto brethren in need (Galatians 6:10), the aged ones around […]
Gentleness
2 Timothy 2:24 (KJV) “And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient.” Gentleness is to be kind, cool-tempered, cultured, and refined in character and conduct, most especially in words. Words are powerful, and they are a reflection of the nature of any man. Words […]
Long-Suffering
2 Corinthians 6:4-6 (KJV) “But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, in stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fastings; [6] by pureness, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned.” Being soldiers of […]
Peace
Colossians 3:15 “Let the peace of Christ [the inner calm of one who walks daily with Him] be the controlling factor in your hearts [deciding and settling questions that arise]. To this peace indeed you were called as members in one body [of believers]. And be thankful [to God always].” Walking with the Lord Jesus […]
Joy
Nehemiah 8:10d “For the Joy of the LORD is your strength…” Joy is the inner comfort in the face of challenges and the contentment in times of scarcity. It gives inner strength in the face of challenges. A believer’s state of mood isn’t defined by circumstances, challenges, or situations; happiness is based on happenstance, what […]
Love Is Not Resentful
1 Corinthians 13:5 (NLT) ”Or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged.” Love forgives easily. Love doesn’t keep a record of wrongdoings. Love covers all transgressions. The love of Christ is so powerful that if you come into Christ, your sins are […]
Love Is Not Selfish
1 Corinthians 13:5 (NLT) “Or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged.” A selfish person is a loveless person. God demonstrated His greatest love to mankind through the sacrifice of His Son. A selfish person does not love. As a child of […]