5th Fruit: God’s Will is Loving
God’s Will is always Loving (reflected in column #5 in the example-charts on pages 70-72). Actions in harmony with The Way of God’s Will always further Love by being Caring – always intending to cause no harm to others while simultaneously desiring the lessening of their burdens and the enhancement of their Joy (“For the whole Law is summed up in one Commandment: You shall Love your neighbor as yourself.” ~ Galatians 5:14) … Fear-based actions, on the other hand, are self-centered; intending to further one’s own survival — often both producing pain and enhancing fear in others (“But even if you do suffer from Doing what is Right, you are still Blessed. Do not fear what others fear, and do not be intimidated.” ~ 1 Peter 3:14) … Indeed, we have not been called to a life of ease & comfort & pleasure, but rather to a Life of sacrifice & forgiveness & service – a Life of LOVE (“Do not strive against an evildoer. But if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other also … Love your enemies so that you may become Children of your Father in Heaven.” ~ Jesus in Matthew 5:39+44-45) …
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