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Guidelilnes For Christianity
Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 31, 2015 (message contributor)
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1. Guidelines For Christianity: The Fruit Of Meekness
Contributed on Mar 31, 2015
If we are meek, if we are gentle, then we are God controlled. We will have to be considerate to people, and we will also be considerate toward God.
Gentleness and meekness are basically the same. Why aren’t some people gentle? There are some who say things that set you on edge, & you’re convinced that they enjoy doing it? They come into your home & say, "Where did you find that wall-paper?" And it’s obvious that ...read more
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2. Guidelines For Christianity: The Fruit Of Goodness
Contributed on Mar 31, 2015
GOODNESS IS DOING THE RIGHT THING FOR THE RIGHT REASON
What determines the value of something? A child may think that a quarter is worth more than a dollar bill because the quarter is shiny & pretty, or that a candy bar is worth more than a handful of dollar bills because the child wants the candy more. So what really determines value? Again, we ...read more
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3. Guidelines For Christianity: The Fruit Of Patience
Contributed on Mar 31, 2015
Patience will never be accomplished by human effort and self-control. It is only accomplished by GOD control...
”But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control; against such there is no law.” A small boy is sent to bed by his father. Five minutes later … ...read more
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4. Guidelines For Christianity: The Fruit Of Self-Control
Contributed on Mar 31, 2015
Where do you need the spiritual grace of self-control? Seek the Lord for direction, and let Him mold you into a Disciple that is controlled at all times and in all circumstances by the Holy Spirit.
“. . . the fruit of the spirit is . . . self-control. . .” (Gal. 5:22-23) Not too long ago I watched the movie “Castaway” with Tom Hanks. He was stranded on this island after a plane crash in the ocean. He had nothing to eat at first but coconuts. He had to master the ...read more
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5. Guidelines For Christianity: The Fruit Of Faithfulness
Contributed on Mar 31, 2015
This is the difference between the fruit of faithfulness, and the gift of faith.
We are continuing with the series on the fruit of the Spirit. “The fruit of the Spirit is . . . FAITHFULNESS . . .” Today we are looking at the fruit of faithfulness. It is very close to the spiritual gift of faith. So to make sure there is no confusion between faith and ...read more