Tell me what it means...
...when we say "we've had a tug-of-war" in this series
We've struggled with our flesh vs. Spirit
This fruit is "honor and holiness in action". It bring about a desire to be a blessing to others
Goodness
Faithfulness
You're walking outside and see a piece of trash on the ground. You pick it up and throw it away. This is an act of _______?
Kindness! Believe it or not, even kindnesses like these can brighten people's days! That gardener doesn't have to pick it up, others don't have to see it, etc.
The key to responding well in any/all of life's situations is to ______________
Run to the Lord! Relationship! Reach out to the Holy Spirit/pray for the right response!
...deny your flesh
To avoid doing what our human nature (flesh) might want to do.
Love
The opposite of this fruit would mean you were quick to anger, easily exasperated, or irritable
Patience
Your friend was going to come over for a sleepover, but something came up at home and now they cannot come. This makes you sad and disappointed at first, but you know it will work out another time and you go hang out with your family and have fun instead of sulking on your own. What fruit is this?
Joy- despite the circumstance, you believe and you don't allow the circumstance to create a bad reaction in you (instead you respond with joy!)
You just got $50 for your birthday. But before you decide what to buy, you stop and pray for guidance. What is this an example of?
Self-control
...when we say the fruit doesn't come through our own striving
We don't have to push/strive/try really really hard to produce the fruit, the fruit come from relationship with the Trinity!
No English word describes it, but could be called "tender concern in action".
Kindness
The Greek word for this fruit is “Egkrateia”, Meaning “temperance: the virtue of one who masters his desires and passions...”
Self-Control
You get home and are finnnnnnally able to read your favorite book. But when you get there, you find your sibling has started reading the same book and wants to finish their chapter....What fruit do you need in this situation?
Patience
As you're walking to class, someone knocks your books out of your hands and papers fly everywhere. Give an example of a flesh response AND an example of a Spirit response
Flesh- irritation, anger, angry words, exasperation, etc.
Spirit- peace, gentleness, patience, kindness, goodness, self-control- (give actual examples of these)
....in Galatians when it says "those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the Flesh with its passion and desires"
We give up/deny/kill our human-flesh desires and trade them in for obedience to Jesus
This fruit is a state of being, despite circumstance. It is more than just "Happiness".
Joy
Opposites of this fruit might be discord, fighting, or war
Peace
You were playing trivia with friends and were sure you knew the right answer. However, the answer you gave was wrong and your team lost. Your friend turns to you and says "that's ok, you tried". What fruit is this?
Gentleness (also accept kindness- though a difference is with gentleness, there's the presence of power/strength under control)
True or False: It's imperative that you can list all 9 fruits in order and are able to determine which fruit you need for each and every situation
...to keep in step with the Holy Spirit
To keep aligned with the will of God. To listen to the prompts from the Holy Spirit. To obey.
The Greek word for this fruit is “Prautes”, meaning meekness, humility (often in interaction with others), and “strength under control”
Gentleness
Name all nine fruit
Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control
You told your parent you would help pull weeds in the garden Tuesday. When Tuesday comes, your friend wants you to come over after school. You really want to go. What fruit do you need in this situation?
Faithfulness! Do what you said you'd do!
What is the point of the fruit of the Holy Spirit?
Any of the below
-We can show the character of God
-We serve as a testimony
-Impact on relationships
-Distinguishing good vs. false teachers/relationships