Mr. John Durrad 05-17-2014
Christ as a human being did not sin and provided us with a perfect example of all of the fruits of the Spirit. He came to serve, not to be served. A remarkable fact is that Jesus was not self-confident but realized that without the Father He could do nothing. Conversion is a growth process. We must be receptive to instruction, learn from suffering and develop meekness in order to follow Christ’s example.
Mr. Kevin Montgomery 05-01-2014
Meekness is a humbleness of mind that makes us more able to yield to the Divine will of God. Meeknesss is an individual characteristic, and also can be seen in a collective group of individuals. With the spirit of meekness we can be used as vessels of honor for God.
Mr. Gerry Ardis 04-01-2014
As one of “the weightier matters of the law,” faith is complete confidence in God, and without it we cannot please Him. It is a shield against all fiery darts, i.e., trials and temptations. It gives us power, and is a requirement for forgiveness of our sins. We are commanded to have faith and not to doubt.
Mr. John Durrad 03-15-2014
Goodness is a summary fruit of the spirit, exhibiting all the other fruits of the Spirit. Man’s carnal nature wants to be right, but not to do what is right in God’s eyes. God can bring goodness into our lives, but we must do good and this requires effort.
Mr. Gerry Ardis 03-08-2014
Numerous scriptures are discussed showing God’s goodness to mankind both physically and spiritually. These scriptures provide us with an example of God’s spirit of goodness that we are to develop.
Mr. Wallace Lawton 03-01-2014
Numerous scriptures are mentioned that describe the attributes that past characters in the bible demonstrated around the spirit of gentleness. We ourselves must also show gentleness as one of the fruits of the Spirit.
