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DEFINITION OF THE DAY (FLESH AND SPIRIT)

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Terms noticeably used in tandem in the NT to contrast diametrically opposed lifestyle. The term “flesh” is often ascribed the connotation of an ungodly lifestyle of selfishness and sensual self-gratification. The term “spirit” signifies the opposite characteristics. One who walks by the Spirit lives with a conspicuous God consciousness that directs his or her dispositions, attitudes, and actions.

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THE BEATITUDES

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WHAT DO THE BEATITIUDDES MEAN?

Jesus surprised his disciples by telling them what kind of people would be blessed by God. His list of traits are called the Beatitudes, meaning “to bless” or “to make happy.”

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THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT

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The aspects of the fruit of the Spirit advocated by Paul in Galatians 5:22-23 occur not only here but also elsewhere in the Scriptures. Most of the attributes are those by which God himself lives.

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FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT (GAL 5:22-23)

October 13, 2017Uncategorized1 john, 1 Peter, anger, bad fruit, Colossians, deceit, drunkenness, envy, Ephesians, faithfulness, filthy language, fruit, fruit of the spirit, Galatians, gentleness, Goodness, greed, hatred, Hebrews, James, jealousy, Jesus Christ, joy, kindness, love, Lust, malice, Matthew, patience, peace, philippians, Proverbs, revelation, self-control, sexual immorality, slander, Titusabarkley8

LOVE – Seeks the highest good of others: Love is not based on emotions or feelings. it is a decision to be committed to the well being of others without any conditions or circumstances.

GREEK WORD FOR LOVE: agape (ah-gah-pey)

SCRIPTURES: 1 John 4: 7-12

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