WOAC On Air –01 February 2024 Episode 83
Inspiration brought to you by WOAC on Air ___________________________________________________________________________________ Topic: The benefits of the fruit of the Spirit -Part 2 (Joy, Peace, Gentleness)
Matthew 7 - A Tree and its Fruit
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15Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. 16Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? 17Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. 18A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. 19Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. 20Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
Good fruit is doing the will of God. Jesus did the will of the Father that was Him bearing Good fruit. Matt 7.21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
How do we bear good fruit? By abiding in God.
John 15.4 Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me.
5 “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw them into the fire, and they are burned. 7 If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you[a] will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. 8 By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples.
How we build good fruit is by building our foundation in Jesus Christ and the challenges of life will test our foundation Matthew 7 24 - House on the Rock
Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: 25And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon arock. 26And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand: 27And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.
What are some of the personal benefits of the fruits of the spirit - 1. GentlenessA) God's gentleness makes us great.
Psalm 18.35 You have also given me the shield of Your salvation; Your right hand has held me up,Your gentleness has made me great.
B) Diffuses Conflict
Proverbs 15.1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
C) Gentleness Illustrates Unity and Maturity
Ephesians 4.2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.
Philippians 4.4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all.
D) Gentleness gives our Soul (mind, will and emotions) us rest
Matthew 11.29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
What does gentleness do amongst communities:Proverbs 15.4 - “A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.” 2. Joy of the Spirit
Greek word for Joy is chara - awareness of God’s grace and favor - this revelation brings about joy and strengthens a person. Matthew 25 Jesus gives a parable of the talents and he says to the person who multiplied their 5 talents and the servant who multiplied th
