It is interesting to note that the first there "first" in the list for Galatians are: love, joy, and peace. These concern our attitude toward toward God. The second three: long suffering, kindness, and goodness, deal with social relationships. And the third group: faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Guide our conducts people of the Covenant, the God. Amen
The manifestation of this light in our lives is displayed through the Godly characteristics of Jesus are imparted (given) to us by the Holy Spirit. Gal. 5:22-23
The goal for a follower of Jesus is to walk in both the power of and the character of the Kingdom. Amen
In 1 Corinthians 3:1-3, the apostle Paul states that envy, strife, and divisions are evidence of of spiritual immaturity and carnality. Tragically, a great deal of spiritual immaturity is seen in the church today.
Where milk once sufficed, a growing child needs solid food to insure physical health. Scripture presents this as an analogy of our growth in Christ. Amen
In 1Peter2:2 we read that we should "as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the Word, that you grow thereby. " Amen
Knowing the Word to the point where it flows as freely as breath and is a continual "voice" within you, is the key to living a fruitful life to the glory of God. Amen
Read John 17:20-23
