The Fruit of the Spirit

 The fruit of the Spirit is the result of the Holy Spirit’s presence and power in the life of the follower of Jesus Christ and an expression of our devotion to God and one another. These contrast with the acts and fruit of man’s broken and sinful nature listed in Galatians 5:19-21. We will never be perfect, but as we commit ourselves to follow and obey Christ, what is this holy fruit that the Spirit provides as we become new creations of God, re-made in His image, releasing our wills and desires for His?

May

     31     Gentleness                                                                         Wes

Within the Beatitudes, we read the statement: “Blessed are the meek.” What does it mean to be meek and gentle? Does God want door mats? Does God want fighters? Is there strength in being meek and gentle? How does God use our meekness and gentleness to grow His Kingdom?

                  Galatians 6:1-6; 2 Timothy 2:22-25

                  Romans 12:3-8; Psalm 37:7-11

June

       7     Self-control                                                                      Wes

              Graduation Recognition

We have a sinful human nature. Given free rein, we can do things that elevate self and satisfy selfish ambitions and desires. Are we able to avoid doing those things upon our own strength? Are we able to do generous and loving and godly things upon our own strength? Where does the power to control “self” come from? What does “living free” mean for those who follow Christ? Romans 6:6-7; Galatians 5:1; Romans 7:14-25