But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Everything on the planet earth and beyond, be it living or inanimate, is identified by some perculiar characteristics.
For instance, water is identified as colourless and with the ability to flow. Living things can be identified by their ability to grow and reproduce their kind.
We can further distinguish a person from another by such characteristics as height, skin colour, facial appearance etc.
In like manner, a christian can only be identified by certain perculiar characteristics or spiritual fruit. When the Holy Spirit dwells in us, we become regenerated, able to putt aside all the things of the flesh and clinging on to all things godly and eternal.
Galatians 5 outlines the characteristics of a Holy Spirit filled christian:love, then joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
Cross examine yourself this morning and see which of the characteristics you are missing. Note it down and get ready for service. At church, yield to the presence of God and ask HIM to make you WHOLE, so you can bear His fruit and be exactly like HIM!
Remember every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire
(Matt. 7:19). This should not be your portion, Begin to pray now!
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