Category: Devotional

What is self control and why is it so important? Self-control has been defined as the ability to control one’s emotions and behaviour in the face of temptations and impulses. The very concept of “self-control” implies a battle between a divided self. It implies that our “self” produces desires we should not satisfy but instead… Continue reading Fruit of the Spirit: Self Control

Gentleness is the quality of being kind, tender, or mild-mannered.  In terms of the fruit of the Spirit, the kind of gentleness we’re interested in involves showing humility and thankfulness towards God, as well as polite, restrained and compassionate behaviour towards everyone else. Gentleness is a gift of the Spirit, but as a trait, it… Continue reading Fruit of the Spirit: Gentleness

Patience is a fruit of the Spirit. In Galatians 5:22 it is often called long-suffering, which literally means “long temper,” in the sense of “the ability to hold one’s temper for a long time.” A patient person is able to endure much pain and suffering without complaining. A patient person is slow to anger as he waits… Continue reading Fruit of the Spirit: Patience

1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Love is so valuable and important, that apart from it, every other good thing is useless. Are you a charitable person? Are you walking in the way if love? Let's find out by zooming in on the checklist found in 1 Corinthians 13:4-8: Love suffers long: The kind of love that God is… Continue reading Fruit of the Spirit: Love – Part 2

1 Corinthians 13:1-8 One thing that is being highlighted in this season for me is how to love like Jesus. As children of the Lord, we must get this right. Imagine a ministry without love at its core? Imagine a church without love at its core? Who would that ministry and church be for? If… Continue reading Fruit of the Spirit: Love – Part 1