Here we are at the next stop of our journey exploring the Fruit of the Spirit. We’ve arrived at the big F-word. Faithfulness. 22 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! Galatians 5:22-23 NLT InContinue reading “Fruit of the Spirit: Faithfulness”
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Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness
In my day-to-day, I experience the goodness of God slap up against the depravity of man. Because of that, I think goodness—a fruit of the Spirit— deserves a second look. In a world that celebrates self-interest while overlooking integrity, choosing goodness seems counter-cultural. Yet, as believers, we are called to mirror God’s goodness in ourContinue reading “Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness”
Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23 (ESV) The Apostle Paul presents the Fruit of the Spirit as a singular entity with multiple characteristics, one of which is goodness. In the Christian context, goodness is not merelyContinue reading “Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness”
