Need patience? Doesn’t everyone?
We’re pretty sure you need to hear this. In this message, Pastor Jamie shares why we need patience, kindness, and goodness. And we’ll learn how to develop this fruit in our lives.
What is the fruit of the Spirit?
The fruit of the Spirit are the various positive character traits displayed in the life of a believer, that are the result of an ongoing, healthy relationship with God. One fruit, Nine flavors. Fruit is the natural result of staying connected to a source.
The Fruit of the Spirit
Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.”
Christians are told to treat others right.
Matthew 22:36-40
Too many Christians are trying to learn the deep teachings of scripture, but aren’t living the basic teachings of scripture.
Fruit that helps us treat others right:
- Patience.
Patience is the ability to endure adversity and wait steadfastly, while keeping a good attitude.
Patience requires practice.
James 1:2-4
Patience is a muscle you can build, and a mature Christian works it out.
Patience requires perspective.
James 5:7-8
When you have God’s perspective, you’ll trust God’s heart even when you don’t see His hand.
- Kindness.
Kindness is being pleasant, helpful and gracious towards others.
When you are kind, you are a safe place for God to send hurting people.
Ephesians 4:32
The key to kindness is adopting God’s perspective on people.
2 Corinthians 5:15-16
Don’t treat people based on who you think they are, treat them based on who God says they are. - Gentleness.
Gentleness is meekness—ability restrained by wisdom.
Meekness is having the capability to do something—maybe even the right to do it—but intentionally refraining for the sake of others. Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.
James 3:13
2 Timothy 2:25
Are you bearing the fruit of the Spirit that helps you treat others right?