What would Jesus do? In a world out of control it is comforting to know that in Him and in the power of the Holy Spirit we have direct access to those questions…Just ask Him.
Our actions should not provoke anger nor hatred. Our actions should introduce Gods’ justice, not mans’. Our actions should show the fruit of the Spirit as children of God. We need to filter every action by His nature…
God is the ultimate gentleman and He shows partiality to no one.
911 of the God kind!
discernment: Found only here in the NT, the Greek word means moral or ethical understanding based on both the intellect and the senses. The word implies perception or insight into social situations.
without offense: Here the phrase means not leading others into sin by one’s own behavior.
fruits of righteousness: is best understood either as “fruit that results from being justified” or “fruit characterized by morally correct conduct.”
Finding contentment and the peace of Christ are still current issues for today’s Christians. He holds up Jesus’ life as the model for believers.
Philippians 1:9-11
9 And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment, 10 that you may approve the things that are excellent, that you may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ, 11 being filled with the fruits of righteousness which are by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
Philippians 4:13
13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Philippians 1:11
11 being filled with the fruits of righteousness which are by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
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