Kindness And Forgiveness

Another important aspect of kindness is forgiveness. In Colossians 3:13, it says, "Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." Kindness involves letting go of anger and bitterness...

The Fruit Of Peace – A Gift From God

The fruit of peace is also closely related to the other fruits of the Spirit. For example, love and peace are intricately linked. Without love, we cannot have true peace. Love requires us to put others' needs before our own, to forgive others, and to seek...

Joy And Love Are Inseparable

Joy Comes From Within Joy is a feeling of happiness that comes from within, regardless of our external circumstances. We can cultivate joy by focusing on God's goodness and faithfulness, and by finding contentment in all situations. Joy is a key component of the fruit...

The Fruit of Unconditional Love

The Implications of Agape The implications of agape are profound for our lives as Christians. If we are called to love others with a selfless and sacrificial love, then this must shape how we think and act towards others. As Jesus says, “By this everyone will know...

Fruit of the Spirit – Agape Continued

Agape is a love that is characterized by selflessness and generosity. Agape focuses on what one can give to others, rather than what one can receive. This kind of love is not dependent on the worthiness or desirability of the person, but freely given. It is a love...

The Fruit of the Spirit – Agape

Love is the foundation of all the fruits of the Spirit. We are called to love God and love others as ourselves. Love is not just an emotion, but an action that we show towards others. We can display love by serving others,...

Snap

"Just as the branch is unable to bear fruit by itself if it does not remain in the vine, so also you if you do not remain in Me" (Jn.15:4) The dried out twig snapped easily, succumbing to the pressure of cruel fingers. It had never envisioned that its life would end...

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