But what happens when we live God’s way? He brings gifts into our lives, much the same way that fruit appears in an orchard—things like: 1. affection for others [love] 2. exuberance about life [joy] 3. serenity [peace] 4. willingness to stick with things [patience] 5. compassion [kindness] 6. basic holiness [goodness] 7. loyalty [faithfulness] 8. not needing to force our way in life [gentleness] 9. marshalling and directing our energies wisely [self-control] (Galatians 5:22–23). Recognizing the Church
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