Galatians 5:22-26

The motto of the US Marine Corps is "Semper Fi" (FIE), a shortened form of the Latin phrase "Semper Fidelis," which means "Always Faithful." This is a quality of character that the Marines strive to fulfill – and is also a spiritual fruit that God's people must increasingly manifest as we grow in our relationship with the Lord.

Galatians 5:22-26

Psalm 23 declares, "Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." God's abundant goodness flows to us through our Lord Jesus Christ, and the more we realize and appreciate His goodness to us, the more we will manifest His goodness to those around us.

Galatians 5:22-26

Mark Twain once said, “Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” Well, when we manifest the spiritual fruit of goodness, we will consistently seek to do the right thing in our lives – and the Word of God teaches us exactly what the right thing is.

People frequently say, “What is this world coming to?” Join Dr. Harry Reeder on InPerspective as he reveals to us what this world is coming to, by examining what God's Word teaches about the Final State of the New Heavens and the New Earth.

Galatians 5:16-26

We sometimes speak of the "milk of human kindness" – but it seems to have spoiled and turned sour in an increasingly cruel and unkind world. Sadly, the milk of Christian kindness can taste curdled and sour to many unbelievers, when the church fails to manifest the spiritual fruit of kindness that God desires to manifest in the body of Christ.

Galatians 5:16-26

In Titus chapter 3, the Apostle Paul writes, "When the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us … " The appearing of the Lord Jesus Christ brought God's kindness into the world – and His redemptive kindness transforms us into His change agents who then spread His kindness to our lost and dying world.

Galatians 5:16-26

Have you ever found yourself praying, "Oh Lord, please give me patience … and give it to me NOW?" You may associate patience with everyday inconveniences like waiting in line or sitting in traffic. But a closer look at God's Word shows us that see that patience is better defined as "a focused attitude that brings endurance to all the issues of life."

1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Any meal will be enhanced by the addition of fresh fruit, as an appetizer or dessert. Well, the Lord has given His people the Lord's Supper as a covenant meal of fellowship that we are to participate in together on a regular basis – and nothing enhances this special meal more than when we manifest the fruit of the Holy Spirit in our lives every day.

Galatians 5:22-26

Do you experience peace in your life? Many people might answer this question on the basis of whether or not they are facing trials or difficulties at that particular time. But as Jay Oswald Sanders said, “Peace is not the absence of trouble – it is the presence of God.” Genuine peace with God enables us to experience His comfort and presence regardless of our circumstances.

Luke 16

You may remember the popular bumper sticker that said, “He who dies with the most toys wins.” Join Dr. Harry Reeder on InPerspective as he examines Jesus' story about a selfish rich man who lived by this motto – with eternally disastrous consequences.