The fruit of the Spirit is . . . self-control

If we verily bear the cross we shall be neither controlled nor influenced by soulical affection but shall be fit to love in the power of the Holy Spirit. Even so did the Lord Jesus love His family while on earth.

The note of hallelujah must never be in short supply in the spirit of the believer.

It is a fact that God wants to destroy every work of our flesh, but He never desires to destroy our personality. He takes no pleasure in transforming us into automata; rather He delights in having us cooperate with Him.

The right attitude is this: that I have my own will, yet I will the will of God.

Without this heart attitude it is exceedingly difficult for us to accept the circumcision of the flesh. Every affection, desire, thought, knowledge, intent, worship, and work of the flesh must go to the cross.

When the fruit of your service is out of all proportion to the gifts you possess, THAT is Blessing!