... self-control is not control by oneself through one's own willpower but rather control of oneself through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Faith in Christ and a reliance on ourselves, even to the smallest degree, are mutually exclusive.

We all want Grace, but we cannot enjoy Grace when there is an attitude of comparing.

Gentleness is an active trait, describing the manner in which we should treat others. Meekness is a passive trait, describing the proper Christian response when others mistreat us.

Obeying the revealed will of God and trusting Him for the results.

The fruit of the Spirit is fundamentally relational. Rather than originating with us, it flows to us from our union with Christ, and it flows beyond us to bring us into fellowship with others. The secret of this flow - and our unity with God and others - is humility.

Legalism insists on conformity to manmade religious rules and requirements, which are often unspoken but are nevertheless very real... There are far too many instances within Christendom where our traditions and rules are, in practice, more important than God's commands.