Journey to The Day of Pentecost
What Does A Spiritual Person Look Like?
Galatians 5:22-23
ut the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! Galatians 5:22-23
It is the one and only Spirit who distributes all these gifts. He alone decides which gift each person should have. 1 Corinthians 12:11
1. Love
a. If you have love, you have everything else.
b. Love is generated out of our commitment to Christ.
Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. Romans 12:10
2. Joy
a. The fruit of joy begins with our salvation.
Rejoice with me because I have found my lost sheep.’ In the same way, there is more joy in heaven over one lost sinner who repents and returns to God than over ninety-nine others who are righteous and haven’t strayed away! Luke 15:6-7
Rejoice with me because I have found my lost coin. In the same way, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels when even one sinner repents. Luke 15:9-10
b. Joy is associated with the infilling of the Spirit.
When troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. James 1:2
c. Christian joy finds us even in our down times.
3. Peace
a. Peace arises out of God's grace.
4. Patience.
a. Impatient circumstances of life will help to grow our patienc
5. Kindness
a. Kindness is a reflection of God’s goodness in action
Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. Ephesians 4:31-32
6. Goodness
a. A person of goodness is clean and wholesome.
7. Faithfulness
a. A faithful person can be relied upon.
8. Gentleness.
a. Balanced and disciplined people have a gentleness in their lifestyle.
9. Self-control.
a. It describes a person who is strong and in control.
