Galatians 5: 22 By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control.
Paul is still fighting the circumcision battle. He says we are free from the old laws since we follow Christ. But he warns against following the desires of the flesh instead of these fruits of the Spirit.
No one could argue against the fruits. What a noble goal to aim for! If only it was easy to follow this path! But our self interests always intervene, causing us to act in a contrary way. We aren't patient or kind. We can't control our impulses.
Prayer: Help me to cling to the fruits of the Spirit, Lord. Guide my thoughts, words and actions towards loving kindness. Help me to know when self-interest is leading me down the wrong path.
Amen
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