Fruit of the spirit (3/4)

This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might… 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 of hosts. Zechariah 4:6	This is what the Lord says to Zerubbabel: It is not by force nor by strength, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. God Spirit strength
For what the flesh desires is opposed to the Spirit, and what the Spirit desires is opposed to the flesh; for these are opposed to each other, to prevent you from doing what you want. Galatians 5:17	The sinful nature wants to do evil, which is just the opposite of what the Spirit wants. And the Spirit gives us desires that are the opposite of what the sinful nature desires. These two forces are constantly fighting each other, so you are not free to carry out your good intentions. obedience Spirit

I myself did not know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water said to me, ‘He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain is the one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.’ John 1:33	I didn’t know he was the one, but when God sent me to baptize with water, he told me, ‘The one on whom you see the Spirit descend and rest is the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’ Jesus Spirit baptism
Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God; for many false prophets have gone out into the world. 1 John 4:1	Dear friends, do not believe everyone who claims to speak by the Spirit. You must test them to see if the spirit they have comes from God. For there are many false prophets in the world. trust Spirit prophecy
Therefore I tell you, people will be forgiven for every sin and blasphemy, but blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven. Matthew 12:31	So I tell you, every sin and blasphemy can be forgiven—except blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, which will never be forgiven. sin forgiveness Spirit
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3	God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. blessing humility kingdom
My friends, if anyone is detected in a transgression, you who have received the Spirit should restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness. Take care that you yourselves are not tempted. Galatians 6:1	Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer is overcome by some sin, you who are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path. And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself. sin temptation desires
For in the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and we were all made to drink of one Spirit. 1 Corinthians 12:13	Some of us are Jews, some are Gentiles, some are slaves, and some are free. But we have all been baptized into one body by one Spirit, and we all share the same Spirit. baptism Spirit community
All who obey his commandments abide in him, and he abides in them. And by this we know that he abides in us, by the Spirit that he has given us. 1 John 3:24	Those who obey God’s commandments remain in fellowship with him, and he with them. And we know he lives in us because the Spirit he gave us lives in us. law God Spirit
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13	I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. faith Spirit hope
Pray in the Spirit at all times in every prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert and always persevere in supplication for all the saints. Ephesians 6:18	Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere. prayer Spirit
For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7	For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. love self-control strength
For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received a spirit of adoption. When we cry, “Abba! Father!” Romans 8:15	So you have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. Instead, you received God’s Spirit when he adopted you as his own children. Now we call him, “Abba, Father.” fear Spirit children
The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all the saints. Amen. Revelation 22:21	May the grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s holy people. grace Jesus blessing
Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Acts 2:38	Peter replied, “Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” forgiveness Spirit baptism
Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved. Acts 2:21	But everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. salvation worship prayer
Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Psalm 124:8	Our help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. creation God heaven
For, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Romans 10:13	For “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” God salvation worship
Being therefore exalted at the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he has poured out this that you both see and hear. Acts 2:33	Now he is exalted to the place of highest honor in heaven, at God’s right hand. And the Father, as he had promised, gave him the Holy Spirit to pour out upon us, just as you see and hear today. Holy Spirit pentecost ascension
And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with which you were marked with a seal for the day of redemption. Ephesians 4:30	And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, he has identified you as his own, guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption. Holy Spirit sadness second coming
There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling. Ephesians 4:4	For there is one body and one Spirit, just as you have been called to one glorious hope for the future. Spirit hope calling
The angel said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be holy; he will be called Son of God.” Luke 1:35	The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the baby to be born will be holy, and he will be called the Son of God.” Holy Spirit christmas strength
I believe that I shall see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Psalm 27:13	Yet I am confident I will see the Lord’s goodness while I am here in the land of the living. goodness trust
Do not seek your own advantage, but that of the other. 1 Corinthians 10:24	Don’t be concerned for your own good but for the good of others. selfishness love neighbor
Meanwhile the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and was built up. Living in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers. Acts 9:31	The church then had peace throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria, and it became stronger as the believers lived in the fear of the Lord. And with the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, it also grew in numbers. church peace awe

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.

Bible verse of the day

Let no evil talk come out of your mouths, but only what is useful for building up, as there is need, so that your words may give grace to those who hear.

Ephesians 4:29 speaking gossip goodness