7. The Fruit of the Holy Spirit. Faithfulness.
Bible Reading: Galatians
5:22.
“But the fruit of the Spirit is faithfulness.”
7: FAITHFULNESS.
1. FAITHFULNESS IN LIVING FOR CHRIST.
A. disrespect, Luke
6:46. If one genuinely loves Christ, he will obey and respect Him.
B. Disregard, I John
1:6. We cannot honestly say we love God but not practice our love for Him.
C. Deliverance, John
8:32, 36. Christ sets men free from all sin. After we accept God's gift of
salvation, we must do something on our part, we must resist sin and temptation,
keeping ourselves pure.
D. Denouncing, Hebrews
12:1-2. We are to put aside all things that may hinder us from looking
unto Christ, the author and finisher of our faith.
2. FAITHFULNESS IN LOVING CHRIST.
A. Complete love, Matthew
22:37, 39. Loving God first~ we will love others as we love ourselves.
B. Controlled love, Matthew
6:33. We can have a love strong enough to put Him first in all phases of
our lives.
C. Consecrated love,
Proverbs 3:5-6. Here is a quite simple, yet safe rule to follow as Christians.
D. Compassionate love Acts
20:31. A love for Christ will lead to a love for the lost.
3. FAITHFULNESS IN LEARNING OF CHRIST.
A. Learning God's will, Psalm
143:10; Romans 12:1-2. It is easier to find God's will than to do His will.
B. Learning God's Word, Psalm
119:11; Joshua I:8. Paul tells us to study God's Word (2 Timothy 2:15).
C. Learning God's way, Matthew
4:19. As we follow Him, He will make us what He wants us to be.
4. FAITHFULNESS IN LOOKING FOR CHRIST.
A. Promises of His coming, Acts 1:11. He will come the same way He left in the clouds. We
shall rise to meet Him.
B. Person of His coming, John 14:3 “I will come again.” There will be no substitute; Christ
will come in person.
C. Preparation for His coming, Matthew 24:44. We must always be ready for His coming.
