Fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22-23)
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April 29, 2023 at 11:43 amLOVE or (Agape love) – [The God kind of love]
Agape love which is translated into the word “Charity”can be described in its simplest term, as loving like God loves. True agape love is about responding calmly when faced with difficulties, sacrificing without complaining, and waiting patiently. This type of love is totally selfless and is for the preservation of relationships and the development of another person.
(1 Cor. 13:4-8a) states: “Love (agpe) love is patient, love is kind, it does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight itself in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always preserves. Love never fails.”
Here’s a self check list of questions we may want to ask ourselves to see if we are walking in the God kind of love. They are honestly extremely revealing. They require us being honest with ourselves.
1. Suffereth Long
Are you patient with others or are you quickly frustrated with them?2. Is kind
Are you kind or harsh in your actions and attitudes?3. Envieth Not
Do you take pleasure in the blessing and accomplishments of others, or are you jealous of them?4. Vaunteth Not Itself
Do you notice and fulfill others needs or do you promote yourself and your needs above theirs?5. Is Not Puffed Up
Do you feel the need to promote your supposed superiority, or are you content to quietly live for others?6. Doth Not Behave Itself Unseemly
Are you morally and socially appropriate or do you make others uncomfortable?7. Seeketh Not Her Own
Are you unselfish or do you use others to fulfill your needs?8. Is Not Easily Provoked
Do you delight in helping others, or are you easily irritated and aggravated by their needs?9. Think No Evil
Do you quickly forgive, or do you take inventory of other people’s errors to use against them?10. Rejoiceth Not In Iniquity
Are you pleased when others sin?11. Rejoiceth In The Truth
Do you delight when others learn to follow the truth?12. Beareth All Things
Do you have a limit of what you will endure for others, or do you trust God to supply the love and grace to endure patiently?13. Believeth All Things
Do you consistently look for the good in other people, or do you automatically expect the worst?14. Hopeth All Things
Do you expect good in others when they stray from God, or are you quick to give up on people?15. Endureth All Things
“There is no limit to what love will endure for the good of the one loved. Love endures especially in the hard places in life.”16. Never Faileth
“If you have ever truly loved someone, will will always love them no matter what may come.”Father, after reading through this list, I now see what is expected of me where walking is love is concerned. I admit that I fail, and miss the mark quite often. So I ask that by Your Spirit 🕊 You would help me to make the necessary adjustment so I can love as You love. I ask this in the name of JESUS. Amen!
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April 29, 2023 at 12:33 pmAMEN🙏🏻
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April 29, 2023 at 1:50 pmThank you so much brother for sharing this information. I love the fruits of the Spirit 🙏 GCOGA
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April 29, 2023 at 1:57 pmAmen!
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