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Lesson 11: The Fruit of the Spirit is Righteousness

Lesson 11: The Fruit of the Spirit is Righteousness(0)

March 12, 2010

His Righteousness
(I changed the title purposefully from just Righteousness to His Righteousness…Read on to find out why I did that)

When I hear (or) read this word, my brain is stormed with both positive and negative feelings. On the negative side - I feel guilty, shameful, lost knowing that as a mere human being I am [...]

Lesson 11: The Fruit of the Spirit is Righteousness
Lesson 10: The Fruit of the Spirit is Self-Control

Lesson 10: The Fruit of the Spirit is Self-Control

The fruit of the Spirit is self-control, also known by that insipid poly-syllabic word “temperance.”
So what comes to mind when you hear these words? For me, it usually has something to do with taking care of one’s body, breaking bad habits, or restraining one’s passions and appetite.
Sounds pretty good.
But lately I have been wondering [...]

Lesson 9: The Fruit of the Spirit is Meekness

Lesson 9: The Fruit of the Spirit is Meekness

Meekness. The quality of being meek; described by the Penguin Dictionary as “lacking spirit and courage; timid or submissive.”
Hmm.
The web definitions are not much better:
“humble in spirit or manner; very docile; tame obedience; evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant; compliant and anxious to suit his opinions of those of others”
In our go-get-it, [...]

Lesson 8: The fruit of the spirit is Faithfulness

Lesson 8: The fruit of the spirit is Faithfulness

The most significant highlight of Christianity lies in the fact, that Christians are led by a wonderful and loving God Jesus Christ. Christians are blessed with the word of God (The Bible) which is filled with stories, instructions and guidelines as to how should one live their lives. This blessing of clear guidance and leadership [...]


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