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But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. (Galatians 5:22-23) Spirit Fruit: Goodness The character of goodness is a trait common in most people. Having a … Continue reading →

Now it was about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. Then the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn in two. And when Jesus had cried out … Continue reading →

Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit … Continue reading →

You are my portion, O Lord; I have said that I would keep Your words. I entreated Your favor with my whole heart; be merciful to me according to Your word. I thought about my ways, and turned my feet … Continue reading →

Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. (Ephesians 5:1) Be Like God To imitate something is to copy or use something as a model, form, or design. Within personal relationships, it is to act the same as or to … Continue reading →

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. (Galatians 5:22-23) Spirit Fruit: Kindness The fruit of the Holy Spirit is an amazing contrast of the world … Continue reading →

Therefore many of His disciples, when they heard this, said, “This is a hard saying; who can understand it?” When Jesus knew in Himself that His disciples complained about this, He said to them, “Does this offend you? What then … Continue reading →

Dishonest scales are an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is His delight. (Proverbs 11:1) God Demands Honesty There are many things that scripture calls an abomination to the Lord. Idolatry is at the top of the list … Continue reading →

For the word of the Lord is right, and all His work is done in truth. (Psalm 33:4) It Is Right And It is Truth When a thing is right, it is a matter that conforms to unalterable facts. It … Continue reading →

Afterward, I went into the regions of Syria and Cilicia. And I was unknown by face to the churches of Judea which were in Christ. But they were hearing only, “He who formerly persecuted us now preaches the faith which … Continue reading →