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John 15:1-8Every branch that does not bear fruit He takes awayHow do you know if you are bearing fruit?Galatians 5Manifesting the Fruit of the SpiritGalatians 5:22-23Scope of todays lessonConsider the scriptural way of manifesting the fruit of the spiritMake practical applicationUrge each other to not take manifesting the fruit lightlyScope of todays lessonConsider the scriptural way of manifesting the fruit of the spiritMake practical applicationUrge each other to not take manifesting the fruit lightlyLoveJohn 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. 2Thessalonians 2:16 Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and our God and Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting consolation and good hope by grace, 17comfort your hearts and establish you in every good word and work. John 15:9JoyJames 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.

PeaceEphesians 2:14-18If you want peace to reign in your life The let Christ reign in your life!!He Himself is peace!!!LongsufferingEphesians 4:1-6Paul told the saints in Ephesus to bear WITH one anotherKindnessTitus 3:4 But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, 5not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, 6whom He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7that having been justified by His grace we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

GoodnessRomans 11:22 Therefore consider the goodness and severity of God: on those who fell, severity; but toward you, goodness, if you continue in His goodness. Otherwise you also will be cut off. Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

FaithfulnessDefinition of faithful Loyal, reliable and worthy of trust. (Also means consistent with reality)Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.

GentlenessPhilippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! 5Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.

GentlenessPhilippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! 5Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.

Self ControlMatthew 4:1-11The definition of tempt means to entice, attract, or allure.He overcame through measures of self-control!Reality CheckLOVE When was the last time you helped a poor person?When was the last time we invited someone to services?Reality CheckJOYWhat does your countenance say?Reality CheckPEACEAre we holding a grudge against anyone?Can we lay our head down at night KNOWING that we are right with God?!Reality CheckPEACEAre we holding a grudge against anyone?Can we lay our head down at night KNOWING that we are right with God?!Reality CheckLONGSUFFERINGHow do we react to painful things?Do I tend to get upset about what others are saying and doing?Reality CheckKINDNESSHow often do we make it a point to compliment others on a job well done?Reality CheckGOODNESSIs there a lost soul, or a new convert you are trying to encourage?Reality CheckFAITHFULNESSCan God depend on us to uphold high moral standards in this corrupt world?Can He rely on me to spread the gospel of Christ?Can your brethren depend on you to be here for worship?Reality CheckGENTLENESSDoes my behavior offend people?Does my approach offend people?Reality CheckSELF CONTROLLevel of debt can be a good indicator of our measure of self control!In ConclusionWeve examined some scriptural references.Weve made some applications to our studyHow do you measure when or even IF you are bearing fruit?Matthew 12:33-37