…the men of Issachar, who understood the times and knew what Israel should do. 1 Chronicles 12:32
Principles to help us live effectively (regardless of the “times” we live in) Week 1 (Aug. 20): joy and trust Week 2 (Aug. 27): a heart of compassion Week 3 (Sept. 3): grace and truth Today (Sept. 10): the fruit of the Spirit
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. 23 Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23
Emotional Intelligence The ability to identify and manage your own emotions AND the emotions of others.
faithfulness gentleness People with these character traits… …are emotionally intelligent. love joy peace patience kindness goodness faithfulness gentleness self-control
love, joy, peace, patience, kindness….? Where do people “get” love, joy, peace, patience, kindness….? from the INSIDE (from themselves)
love, joy, peace, patience, kindness….? Where do people “get” love, joy, peace, patience, kindness….? from the INSIDE (from themselves) from the OUTSIDE (from others: parents, friends, culture, etc.)
love, joy, peace, patience, kindness….? Where do people “get” love, joy, peace, patience, kindness….? from the INSIDE (from themselves) from the OUTSIDE (from others: parents, friends, culture, etc.) from the HOLY SPIRIT
faithfulness gentleness love joy peace patience kindness goodness faithfulness gentleness self-control What do we need to do so the Holy Spirit can grow His fruit?
faithfulness gentleness love joy peace patience kindness goodness faithfulness gentleness self-control What do we need to do so the Holy Spirit can grow His fruit? chase holiness; run from sin talk to God – pray listen to God – read your Bible go to church and spend time with godly people