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Putting on the Lord Jesus Christ “When we first start out, hungry and zealous for Him, it is often imagined that extensive progress has been made when as yet we have barely begun. As our Lord takes us along through the years, it slowly dawns on us that there are vast, almost infinite, areas of development through which He must still lead us… “‘It is a matter not so much of that from which we are saved as of that unto which we are saved’ (T. Austin-Sparks). In the beginning we are mainly taken up with the externals of our Christian life, and the Lord allows this for a time. Then, in order to get us and our externals out of the way so that the Lord Jesus Christ can be our all, our Father begins to take away much of what we thought we had. Here begins the long cross-centered transition from ‘do’ to ‘be.’… “‘If our hearts are really true to Him we may be assured He will lead us on in the knowledge of Himself just as fast as we are able to advance.... We have to trust His love all through, and to learn increasingly to distrust ourselves’” (C. A. Coates). Part One, Ch 18, “Continuance”; pp 72, 73, 74 Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:22-23 • Love (1 Cor 13:4-8a) suffers long Longsuffering is kind Kindness is not jealous (NASB) does not parade itself is not puffed up does not behave rudely does not seek its own is not provoked thinks no evil does not rejoice in iniquity rejoices in the truth bears all things believes all things hopes all things endures all things never fails Faithfulness • Joy • Peace • Goodness • Gentleness • Self-control Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:22-23 • Love (1 Cor 13:4-8a) suffers long Longsuffering is kind Kindness is not jealous (NASB) does not parade itself is not puffed up does not behave rudely does not seek its own is not provoked thinks no evil does not rejoice in iniquity rejoices in the truth bears all things believes all things hopes all things endures all things never fails Faithfulness • Joy • Peace • Goodness • Gentleness • Self-control “goodness” avgaqwsu,nh (AGATHŌSUNĒ) goodness of heart reflected in doing what righteousness demands toward others “gentleness” (“meekness”) prau,thj (PRAUTĒS) inner restraint through a settled assurance of ultimate justice and victory in the Lord Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:22-23 • Love (1 Cor 13:4-8a) suffers long Longsuffering is kind Kindness is not jealous (NASB) does not parade itself is not puffed up does not behave rudely does not seek its own is not provoked thinks no evil does not rejoice in iniquity rejoices in the truth bears all things believes all things hopes all things endures all things never fails Faithfulness • Joy • Peace • Goodness • Gentleness • Self-control “self-control” egkra,teia (ENGKRATEIA) mastery of one’s passions and appetites, and particular stability in truth yielding resistance and restraint with respect to falsehood Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:22-23 • Love • Joy • Peace • Longsuffering (Patience [NASB]) • Kindness (Gentleness [KJV]) • Goodness • Faithfulness (Faith [KJV]) • Gentleness (Meekness [KJV]) • Self-control (Temperance [KJV]) “love” avga,ph (AGAPĒ) a mental attitude of willingness to do what is best for another regardless the cost Facets of Love 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a suffers long is kind does not envy does not parade itself is not puffed up does not behave rudely does not seek its own is not provoked thinks no evil does not rejoice in iniquity rejoices in the truth bears all things believes all things hopes all things endures all things never fails “love” avga,ph (AGAPĒ) a mental attitude of willingness to do what is best for another regardless the cost “joy” cara, (CHARA) gladness that emanates from God according to His eternal plan and purposes “peace” eivrh,nh (EIRĒNĒ) rest of soul that emanates from reconciliation with God and harmony with His plan “longsuffering” makroqumi,a (MAKROTHUMIA) “Longsuffering is that quality of self-restraint in the face of provocations which does not hastily retaliate or promptly punish; it is the opposite of anger and is associated with mercy,…” Vine’s “kindness” crhsto,thj (CHRĒSTOTĒS) thoughtful disposition of heart reflected in benevolence toward others “goodness” avgaqwsu,nh (AGATHŌSUNĒ) goodness of heart reflected in doing what righteousness demands toward others “faithfulness” pi,stij (PISTIS) loyalty to the object of one’s devotion to the extent that one may be trusted to follow through on one’s commitments and responsibilities in all circumstances, whatever the cost “gentleness” (“meekness”) prau,thj (PRAUTĒS) inner restraint through a settled assurance of ultimate justice and victory in the Lord “self-control” egkra,teia (ENGKRATEIA) mastery of one’s passions and appetites, and particular stability in truth yielding resistance and restraint with respect to falsehood Signs/Symptoms of Carnality Relational Avoidance/silence Irritation Shortness Critical Spirit Resentment Bitterness Hatred Scheming/stewing Verbal attack • criticism • backbiting • cursing • defamation Overt attack • physical assault • legal action Aloof Unconcerned Indifferent Insensitive Thoughtless Unsympathetic Uncharitable Uncaring Uncompassionate Heartless Callous Harsh Nasty Spiteful Hateful Malicious Cruel Self-seeking Flattering Manipulating Deception Disingenuous Welcome harm Jealous Envious Draw attention to self Arrogance Discourteous Rude Crude Short-tempered Easily annoyed Easily offended Take things personal Keep tally of wrongs Hold grudges Sanctimonious Self-righteous Condescending Give up on others Ungracious General Dissatisfaction Resentment Emptiness Loneliness Frustration Gloominess Grumpiness Depression Despair Fear Covetousness Restlessness Being driven Self-satisfaction Gossip Vulgar Entertain iniquity Apprehension Nervousness Anxiety Shrink back Agitation Rashness
