Fruit of the spirit (4/4)

For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God… Romans 8:19

Indeed, creation itself eagerly awaits the revelation of the children of God. Romans 8:19	For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. creation Father children
Meanwhile, the Church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria enjoyed peace, building up strength and living in the fear of the Lord. Encouraged by the Holy Spirit, the Church grew in numbers. Acts 9:31	Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace and was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers. church peace awe

I am confident that I will behold the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Psalm 27:13	I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. goodness trust
This is the Lord’s message to Zerubbabel: Not by force, nor by strength, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of hosts. Zechariah 4:6	This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord Almighty. God Spirit strength
A cheerful heart is excellent medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22	A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. healing heart sickness
The righteous is remembered with blessings, but the name of the wicked fades away. Proverbs 10:7	The name of the righteous is used in blessings, but the name of the wicked will rot. sin righteousness blessing
On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. When Paul had laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied. Acts 19:5-6	On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. When Paul placed his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied. baptism Holy Spirit prophecy
For they said to you, “In the final age there will be scoffers who will follow their own ungodly passions.” It is these people who create divisions, who follow their natural instincts and do not possess the Spirit. Jude 1:18-19	They said to you, “In the last times there will be scoffers who will follow their own ungodly desires.” These are the people who divide you, who follow mere natural instincts and do not have the Spirit. end times desires church
For the word of the Lord is true, and he is faithful in everything he does. Psalm 33:4	For the word of the Lord is right and true; he is faithful in all he does. reliability Word of God truth
Indeed, the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any two-edged sword, it pierces to the point where it divides soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and the intentions of the heart. Hebrews 4:12	For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Word of God strength thoughts
Be doers of the word and not just hearers who only deceive themselves. James 1:22	Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. obedience Word of God listening
The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their cry. Psalm 34:16	The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are attentive to their cry. righteousness listening
The tongue of the just man is like pure silver; the heart of the wicked is without worth. Proverbs 10:20	The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked is of little value. valuable righteousness speaking
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Proverbs 9:10	The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. awe wisdom holiness
Grant justice to the weak and the orphan; defend the rights of the lowly and the poor. Psalm 82:3	Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. orphans neighbor righteousness
Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their parents. Proverbs 17:6	Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children. children family
My soul longs for you throughout the night, and my spirit within me seeks your presence. For when your judgments are revealed to the earth, the inhabitants of the world learn to practice justice. Isaiah 26:9	My soul yearns for you in the night; in the morning my spirit longs for you. When your judgments come upon the earth, the people of the world learn righteousness. righteousness judgment learning
The heavens were made by the word of the Lord, and all their host by the breath of his mouth. Psalm 33:6	By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, their starry host by the breath of his mouth. creation speaking heaven
You are the light of the world. A city built upon a mountain cannot be hidden. Matthew 5:14	You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. righteousness evangelism life
For Christ is the fulfillment of the Law for the justification of all who believe. Romans 10:4	Christ is the culmination of the law so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes. faith law righteousness
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and then you will be my witnesses not only in Jerusalem, but throughout Judea and Samaria, and indeed to the farthest ends of the earth. Acts 1:8	But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. evangelism Spirit strength
The way of the Lord is a stronghold for the upright, but destruction for evildoers. Proverbs 10:29	The way of the Lord is a refuge for the blameless, but it is the ruin of those who do evil. sin reliability law
The hope of the righteous brings them joy, but the expectations of the wicked are frustrated. Proverbs 10:28	The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hopes of the wicked come to nothing. righteousness hope patience
The wealthy man lords it over the poor, and the borrower becomes the slave of the lender. Proverbs 22:7	The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender. money debt slavery
I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation to know him. Ephesians 1:17	I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. Spirit wisdom understanding