Fruit Inspection Time – Worship / Service / Character
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. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.
How is my [God-ward] Fruit?
The first three have to do with God and my life -- Worship
Love – Is God’s unmerited care real in my life?
Joy – Do I have assurance of God’s care through any circumstance?
Peace – In my life, do I have the peace that only comes from God?
How is my [man-ward] Fruit?
The second three have to do with others and my life -- Service
Patience – Do I bravely endure or do I quit often?
Kindness – Is there a level of kindness in me that is “above the norm”?
Goodness – From this kindness, is “love in action” a reality in my life?
How is my [self-ward] Fruit?
The final three have to do with me and my life -- Character
Faithfulness – Which am I… “Mr. Dependable” or “Mrs. Flaky”?
Gentleness – How do I use power and authority over others?
Self-control – Can you depend upon yourself not to blow up?
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