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234 A b u n d a n t L i v i n g Application 4 The law of liberty means that by the power of the Holy Spirit we have the liberty to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and not to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Explain the process which makes the law of liberty possible. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Fruit in Review Objective 3. Evaluate evidences of the fruit of the Spirit in your life and needs you have for Christian growth. A Progressive Development Merrill C. Tenney, in his commentary on the epistle to the Galatians, said, “The obvious purpose of this epistle was not to prepare the Galatians for passing an examination, but to prepare them for living a life” (1979, 208). We might say the same thing about this course on the fruit of the Spirit. The most important purpose of this course is to create in you a desire for the fruit of the Spirit to be abundant in your life. Remember that the fruit of the Spirit is the progressive development of the life and nature of Jesus Christ in the believer. Our goal is to be like Jesus. C. S. Lewis says, “Our model is the Jesus, not only of Calvary, but of the workshop, the roads, the crowds, the clamorous demands and surly oppositions, the lack of all peace and privacy, the interruptions. For this . . . is the Divine life operating under human conditions” (1976, 11). It is sometimes easier to bow at the altar and make a commitment to follow Jesus than it is to put that commitment into practice. Is the character of Christ in evidence when unreasonable demands are made upon you, when people oppose you, and when trials overtake you? Do you manifest a Christlike life in the midst of
F r u i t b e a r i n g 235 confusion and interruptions? We have a powerful Helper with us in every situation. As we walk in the Spirit, He will help us to live as Jesus lived. Principle Themes Let us review the ninefold fruit of the Spirit and consider once again the principle themes of this study. 1. Love. The first dimension of the fruit of the Spirit is agape—a selfless, deep, and constant love which finds its greatest expression in the love of God and in the love that Jesus manifested on the Cross. It is the love described in 1 Corinthians 13 as patient, kind, and unselfish. It is not envious, boastful, proud, or rude, nor is it easily angered. It rejoices with the truth. This love keeps no record of wrongs and does not delight in evil. Can you see how many of the definitions we have given for other dimensions of spiritual fruit also apply to love? It is the characteristic of Christ from which flows all of the other characteristics. 2. Joy. This characteristic is a divine grace which results in an attitude of cheerfulness, calm delight, and great gladness based on life in the Spirit. It is a result of faith in God and is not affected by the circumstances of life. This joy comes from salvation, from an awareness of God’s power to act in our behalf, and from the blessings of a daily walk with God and communion with Him through His Word and in prayer. There is a strong bond between suffering and joy for the Christian. The joy of the Lord gives us strength in difficult times. 3. Peace. The peace that the Holy Spirit gives includes tranquility, quietness, unity, harmony, security, trust, shelter, and refuge. It is a sense of spiritual well-being, of the knowledge that we are right with God, and it is the assurance that we can trust God to supply all our needs. We experience peace with God at the time of salvation. The peace of God is an inner peace which replaces anger, guilt, and worry. The Bible exhorts us to do our best to live at peace with everyone, to seek peace and pursue it. 4. Patience. This dimension of the fruit of the Spirit speaks of being long-suffering, having a disposition that is even-tempered,
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