How can we know if we’re really making progress in our spiritual walk? After all, the Bible offers no prescribed checklist of duties to perform that prove we’ve “arrived” as mature believers. But a list provided by Paul in Galatians 5:22–23 does offer proof both to ourselves and to those around us that the Spirit of God who dwells within us controls our thoughts and actions.
And that’s the catch. We can’t produce such fruit on our own—even with the most sincere effort. We can’t fake this fruit either. Rather, the fruit of the Spirit is a supernatural result of yielding to the Holy Spirit. Once we’re exhibiting the pure, holy fruit of the Spirit, the contrast is stark between those who are filled with the Spirit and those who obey the deeds of the flesh, as seen in Paul’s other list in verses 19-21! When we exhibit the fruit of the Spirit, all the glory goes to God.
Pastor Chuck Swindoll examines the strong friendship found in 1 Samuel 18–20 between David and Jonathan. Learn four key characteristics of faithfulness and find inspiration to be a faithful friend to others!
From Ephesians 4, Pastor Chuck contrasts the biblical alternative to our harsh and selfish world. As the Holy Spirit indwells us, our new nature in Christ overcomes our flesh.
Pastor Chuck Swindoll opens the Psalms to unfold the meaning of Scripture’s call to wait upon God. Using vivid examples, he explains how believers can apply this vital directive in their lives to be in step with the Spirit.
From Isaiah 26 and Hebrews 4, Pastor Chuck Swindoll explains how peace is God’s gift to every believer. We don’t have to respond to life’s situations the world’s way because we possess supernatural faith.
Pastor Chuck Swindoll makes a bold statement based on Philippians: a life without joy isn’t God’s will! The good news is that believers don’t have to drum up feelings. Instead, we live by the Holy Spirit who works within us.
From 1 Corinthians 13, Pastor Chuck Swindoll explains why the call to love is the preeminent commandment. Rather than a feeling, love is ultimately a decision and an act of devotion to Christ.
Pastor Chuck Swindoll teaches the truths of Galatians 5 to urge you to choose what’s good. How? By yielding to the powerful work of the Spirit within you. The Spirit nourishes us. He strengthens us to put to death our rotten desires and to bear the fresh fruit of Christlikeness.
The mind is an amazing thing. In a matter of seconds it can transport you to scenes you thought you had forgotten. Remember when your love for the Lord was in full bloom? Remember the passion you felt? Remember your deep devotion?
How do you know when you’ve grown up? One sure sign is your ability to control your tongue.
Greed is a desire for more. More power, more pleasure, more money, more stuff. But the more greed in your life the more it robs you of peace, joy, and contentment.
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