A Fruit of the Spirit is…Patience
If you have ever been stuck in a traffic jam or waited in line to get your driver’s license renewed or been within ten feet of a two year old having a temper tantrum, you might have noticed that patience is in short supply these days – maybe even...
The Fruit(s) of the Spirit and The Works of the Flesh in Galatians 5
By contrast, the fruits of the Spirit are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things. (Galatians 5:22-23) When I was younger, I was told to memorize this verse. Unfortunately most of the translations are inadequate and make things more...