Wednesday, April 23, 2014

BIBLE STUDY CONCLUSION:

The Fruit of the Spirit

4/22/14


It's all about choices. . .


I found this online from the book of "Fruit of the Spirit Series, by Lara Velez, and I liked it. I am reading this book now.  In my search for a study book I came across this book, but couldn't found a PDF for it, and guess what, couldn't found a book for "Fruit of the Spirit, by Glenn Pease," study.  But, I chose this study! I really like this conclusion!  In closing, I just wanted to remind you that Gods loves you and only wants the best for you. He created you to love you. He wants your life to be a living testimony of His grace, love, and mercy. He wants you to walk in VICTORY.
 
True growth can only develop when we choose to allow God to work in our hearts and help us become the flourishing fruit bearing trees He created us to be.
 
Habits that Promote Spiritual Growth
Develop an Active Prayer Life.  This requires taking the time to talk to God every day. I do not mean with a list of wants either. We need to spend time with Him and include Him in our daily life. We studied that in last study, right.
 
Praise Him.  This is a very important aspect of spiritual growth. We must cultivate a heart of thanksgiving. Praise and worship are also great tools in helping us to overcome trials, doubt, and heartache.  We enter into His grates with thanksgiving and into His courts with praise.  Thanksgiving and praise are where He abides!
 
Read and Memorize the Word.  To really know God and have a relationship with Him requires reading and studying His Word.  Everything we need to know about Him, life, spiritual growth, and how to live here are in His Word.  Read it. Study it. Memorize it. Make it a priority.
 
Obey. The Holy Spirit will not yell at us. It is a still small voice. This world is very loud. It is a LOT easier to "hear" the world, flesh, and sin.  However, we all CAN hear the conviction of the Holy Spirit. We are His sheep and we hear His voice. When you get convicted, obey, repent, and turn from whatever it is.  If we continue in our sin, it will be harder to turn later. Plus, eventually, the Lord will stop telling us. . . He  will just let us do what we want.

It's all about choices. . .

Let me leave you with this:
If you love Me, you will obey My commands. – (John 14:15)

Read Galatians 5:22-25
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance; against such there is no law.  And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.  If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit."


Love……………Week 1
"Dear children let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth" (1 John 3:18).
Is your love unconditional? Or is your love most evident when everything goes your way? This type of fruit keeps on loving even when it's difficult to show affection to others. The capacity to love grows out of the agape love from the heavenly Father.


Joy…………Week 2
"For the joy of the Lord is your strength" (Nehemiah 8:10).
Can you have joy in the chaos? Or does your moodiness hover over everyone like a cloud? Not that anyone should be joyful about the hard times, but rather your joy comes from #1) God is with you through it and #2) God uses every trial to help you become stronger in the faith.


Peace…………..Week 3
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:6-8).
Is your inner person wrecked with anxiety and worry when everything falls apart? Or can you rest in God's peace? There is no peace for the wicked; however, for believers it is available every time you pray and leave your concerns with God.


Longsuffering: Forbearance………..Week 4
"Being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience" (Colossians 1:11).
Can you be still and wait on God? Or are you tempted to always move ahead so you can stay in control? Forbearance is a fruit that will grow with your experience of being stretched in faith especially in times of trial.  Forbearance is another word for patience; you don't have to pray for patience…it's there already!


Gentleness………..Week 5
"Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near" (Philippians 4:5).
Is your meek spirit felt around those who live or work with you? Or do they feel that you are a hard and legalistic person to deal with? A spirit of gentleness gives grace freely and consistently. Believers and unbelievers should feel at ease around you because of your presence of gentleness.


Goodness……………Week 6
"Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good. Anyone who does what is good is from God. Anyone who does what is evil has not seen God" (3 John 11).
Are your conversations marked with genuine virtue and honor? Or is your conversation tainted with worldly language, immoral tendencies, or gossip? Goodness doesn't mean that you are perfect, but rather someone who sincerely reflects the integrity of God within. A believer who demonstrates the fruit of goodness has the tendency to believe the best about people.


Faithfulness……………Week 7
"Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful" (1 Corinthians 4:2).
Does your reputation reflect dependability and steadfastness in the faith? Or do people expect you to be late, undependable, or to drop off the map on a project? Your faithfulness represents God's Spirit dwelling within. Those who cultivate the fruit of faithfulness are compelled to complete every good work for His glory.


Meeknes: Kindness………..Week 8
"And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful" (2 Timothy 2:24).
Do others sense your kindness in words and actions? Or are they more accustomed to your angry response? A gentle word, a soft answer, or a helping hand—all demonstrate the fruit of kindness in this culture of rudeness and selfishness.


Self-Control……………Week 9
"For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age" (Titus 2:11-12)


Do you control your appetites? Or do they control you? Believers can demonstrate of life of self-control and discipline in a world where every day is an opportunity for gluttony. You have the power through the Spirit to control your cravings.


This concludes our study on the "Fruit of the Spirit" I've enjoy every moment of this study. The study will be "Jesus' Ministry"  In my research, there have been questions concerning a lot of things I've found in historical, concordance, commentary, and just written material, things that does not add up, but I truly believe in God's Word. I just was surprised that some writings are not speaking the same thing, and they claim to be Christian too.  I will study it mostly of what the Bible has recorded, and then make sure the material I use is legit. The Bible said, "Do not add or take away from God's Word" Amen.  God is good all the time, and, all the time, God is good!  See you in the next study. As I have said before, please feel free to post your Bible study too; I will study it with you too.  God bless you!

Prayer:
Father God, our desire is to obey You, and Your commandments. Help us to keep these truths always in our hearts, and before us as we walk this path, and walk in the Fruit of the Spirit. Help us to love all, even our enemies. As we minister to others, please help us to share in joy, because the joy of the Lord is our strength.  Guide us in peace through-out the day.  Help us not to be afraid of longsuffering, but approach it with understanding and acceptance.  As a Christian, please help us to walk in gentleness toward everyone.  Cause Your goodness and mercy to follow us all the days of our life.  Today we will walk by faith, and not by sight.  Help us to walk in a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. Bless us to be able to rule our spirit daily as we walk in the fruit of temperance, ruling over our flesh and our tongue, so we can be like Christ. This we pray in Jesus' name, amen.

 

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