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Renaissance Church NYC

Galatians: The Fruit of the Spirit

Sep 11, 2023
In this podcast, the speaker relates the growth of a watermelon to the organic nature of growth in the Christian faith. They discuss the concept of the fruit of the Spirit and its significance, highlighting qualities like peace, patience, kindness, and self-control. The chapters also explore joy as a settled state, aligning the inner self with the outer self, treating broken people with gentleness, and the process of growth through learning to observe the Sabbath.
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Quick takeaways

  • The fruit of the Spirit is a reflection of a transformed life and comes from the work of God, not our own efforts.
  • Spiritual growth requires the right conditions and intentional steps toward growth, including being planted in an environment conducive to transformation.

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Growing in the Spirit

The speaker highlights the importance of walking in step with the Holy Spirit and allowing God to transform our lives. The speaker compares our spiritual growth to a watermelon, emphasizing that it is organic and gradual, not dependent on our own efforts. The fruit of the Spirit is described as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control - attributes that reflect a transformed life. The speaker encourages us to prioritize the growth of these qualities and acknowledges our need for grace in the process.

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