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Introduction: Review previous lesson
Love
Joy
Peace
Longsuffering
Kindness
As we have already observed, the fruit of the Spirit is singular.
As we can now observe, the characteristics of the fruit of the spirit all share similarities.
Paul is describing to us the flavor of the fruit of the Spirit by giving us closely related terms.
The same goes for kindness.
What Paul wants us to develop is not distinct attributes but rather the ultimate attribute of Christlikeness.
The kindness that we must have as a result of having the indwelling Spirit has nothing to do with weakness.
Someone who is kind is often thought of as weak.
It has even been said that nice guys always finish last.
When we say that I don’t think we say it correctly.
What we mean is weak guys always finish last because they are push overs.
Kindness does not refer to that.
John MacArthur described kindness as gracious strength.
Kindness is having the strength to endure the hardships of relationships.
Kindness offers help during times of trials.
The NT often uses the word kindness to refer to God’s attitude towards us.
God’s kindness does not communicate weakness but rather communicates a strength that is able to endure and keep us until the end even though we do not deserve it.
As we said, these are all closely related terms.
Kindness is similar to endurance in that kindness allows us to be gracious with someone even when it is difficult.
Paul says that someone who lacks this quality of kindness is not fit to lead in the church.
Goodness
The Greek expression Paul uses when describing goodness identifies goodness as referring to moral excellence.
Goodness is the opposite of badness.
One thing to notice though is that this goodness that Paul describes is not a passive goodness.
Goodness speaks of someone who has the attitude that he seeks to do good.
Sometimes we get the idea that being good is not being bad.
This is not true.
Just like badness seeks to be bad (that’s what makes badness bad) goodness seeks to be good (that’s what makes goodness good).
In Paul tells us that goodness reproduces.
He also tells signals to us that goodness is not easy and requires longsuffering.
Faithfulness
Faithfulness is obviously very closely related to faith.
Faith is the belief in something.
Saving faith is a wholehearted submission to the gospel that includes a personal trust in Jesus as Savior.
Faithfulness then is the continued and steadfast belief and devotion to the truths of the gospel.
Faith in Christ is the only way to be justified.
We are justified by faith not faithfulness.
However, faithfulness is also inseparable from saving faith.
Genuine faith always perseveres.
Now we are not perfect, but saving faith endures.
Example: Peter’s denial of Christ.
Gentleness
Gentleness describes an attitude that allows us to respond well to the faults of others.
Paul uses it in and 2 Timothy 2:24-25 to describe how we ought to deal with sin that we see in others.
Gentleness is a tender, considerate, and compassionate response to sin.
It is not easy to respond in gentleness is it?
It is however, nearly always, the best and most effective response.
Therefore, Paul says, we ought to wear gentleness like a garment.
Self-Control
One thing you might notice while thinking through these characteristics is that if you lack self-control you will not be able to have any of these characteristics.
All of the characteristics of the fruit of the Spirit are interwoven and interdependent.
Self-control is godly restraint on your natural appetites and desires.
A person of character is most easily recognized by their ability to exercise self-control.
A person who lacks control is naturally defenseless against temptation.
So, how do we obtain self-control?
If you want to truly have self control you must start with the discipline of having a pure thought life.
Evil comes from the heart and it is what is in our heart that defiles us the most.
This is especially important for us who live in an internet generation when evil is available at the touch of a fingertip.
So, what can we do about it?
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