The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like…But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. (Galatians 5:19-23) There are things in …
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22751.7 How Can I Be Filled with the Holy Spirit?
Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. (Ephesians 5:18) And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing …
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22751.8 Walking in the Spirit
Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. (Galatians 5:16, NKJV) “Walk in the Spirit” is a command God gives us. It is followed by a wonderful promise… “you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.” Most people get this backward. They try not to sin, or fulfill the …
22751.9 A Soul Checkup!
Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. (Psalm 139:23-24) What’s something you do every morning before you leave the house? You probably check your appearance in the mirror to make sure …
22751.0 Who Can I Blame?
Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ. For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power. …
22750.3 Either God IS or He ISN’T
“What comes out of a man is what makes him ‘unclean’. For from within, out of men’s hearts, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, lewdness, envy, slander, arrogance and folly. All these evils come from inside and make a man ‘unclean’.” (Mark 7:20-23) There are only two groups of people. You …
22750.4 Parents with Power
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9) Ever wish you could make someone do the right …
22750.5 Trust in the Lord!
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6, NKJV) When confronted with a problem, many people sit down and try to figure out how to fix it. If you call a friend for advice, they …
22750.6 Take Out the Trash!
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28) Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall. (Psalm 55:22) “I could be very calm if I didn’t have to deal with all of these irritating people, especially my …
22750.7 Peace in Places and Activities
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts …