4th Fruit — Synopsis …
SYNOPSIS: Actions that are truly Kind are unfettered by external influences or personal desires … They are free, thank-full, and fully voluntary.
DETERMINING FACTOR: During decision-making, ask your Self — “Is this particular option duty-based or can it be freely made? Is it motivated by gratitude for my life or does it tempt me to yearn for “something better”?
ADDITIONAL SCRIPTURE:
“Do not judge by appearances, but evaluate with sound discernment.” ~ Jesus Christ (John 7:24)
“For all who are led by the Spirit of God are Children of God. For we did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but we have received a Spirit of Adoption.” ~ Romans 8:14-15
“If I partake with thankfulness, how can I be denounced because of that for which I give thanks?” ~ 1 Corinthians 10:30
“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is Freedom.” ~ 2 Corinthians 3:17
“For I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions and calamities … for whenever [my flesh is] weak, then I [can choose to be] Strong.” ~ 2 Corinthians 12:10
“But now that Faith has come, we are no longer subject to a disciplinarian.” ~ Galatians 3:25
“Just as at that time the child who was born according to the flesh persecuted the child who was born of the Spirit, so it is now also … For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, therefore, and submit never again to a yoke of slavery.” ~ Galatians 4:29+5:1
“Whatever is True, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable; if there is any excellence and if there is anything [in your lives] worthy of praise, think on these things.” ~ Philippians 4:8
“There is great gain in godliness combined with Contentment; for we brought nothing into the world, so that we can take nothing out of it; but if we have food and clothing, we will be Content with these. But those who want to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many senseless desires” ~ 1 Timothy 6:6-8
“Pursue Peace with everyone” ~ Hebrews 12:14
“Since we have received a Kingdom that cannot be shaken [see Luke 17:20-21], let us Give Thanks.” ~ Hebrews 12:28
“As Servants of God, live as Free people, yet do not use your Freedom as a pretext for evil. Honor everyone.” ~ 1 Peter 2:16-17
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