Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Fruit of the Spirit
Tammy's comment on January 10 reminds us to remember the fruits of the spirit. These are found in Galations 5:22, 23 NIV
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law."
Continuing with Galations 5:24 and 25, we read:
"Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit."
Denying our temptations for food and drink or any unhealthy habit involves crucifying the sinful nature. No wonder it can be so wretching. But, as Tammy pointed out, when we practice crucifying the sinful nature by learning self-control around junk food, and letting God's spirit take control, it helps us build up our spiritual muscles and it carries over to other areas of our lives.
I also love how verse 25 ends. ..."let us keep in step with the Spirit." While I'm out walking/jogging tomorrow I'll pray for all of us - Tammy, Sandra, Katy, and Judy (Judy has been emailing me directly) - that we will all keep in step with the Spirit.
Also, Tammy, thanks for reminding me about Kay Kuzma's new devotional book. I don't have it, yet, but I really need to get it.
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law."
Continuing with Galations 5:24 and 25, we read:
"Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit."
Denying our temptations for food and drink or any unhealthy habit involves crucifying the sinful nature. No wonder it can be so wretching. But, as Tammy pointed out, when we practice crucifying the sinful nature by learning self-control around junk food, and letting God's spirit take control, it helps us build up our spiritual muscles and it carries over to other areas of our lives.
I also love how verse 25 ends. ..."let us keep in step with the Spirit." While I'm out walking/jogging tomorrow I'll pray for all of us - Tammy, Sandra, Katy, and Judy (Judy has been emailing me directly) - that we will all keep in step with the Spirit.
Also, Tammy, thanks for reminding me about Kay Kuzma's new devotional book. I don't have it, yet, but I really need to get it.
# posted by Karen Whitson @ 5:43 PM 
