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Mason County Reformed Church

Fruitology (Pt. 9: Fruit Salad)

We all want to live fruitful, meaningful lives but that’s much easier said than done. Even though we might aspire to live like Jesus and act a certain way, we often get distracted, discouraged, or let our circumstances dictate the way that we act. In this series, Fruitology, we are examining the 9 fruits of the spirit found in Galatians chapter five. These “fruits” are virtues that God wants to produce in our lives in order to help us live out the Christian life. These fruits that our lives produce are intended to benefit all our relationships and they help to give us greater influence so we can live the way God wants us to.

Locations & Times

45 S Amber Rd, Scottville, MI 49454, USA

Friday 4:23 PM

Sunday 9:30 AM

Sunday 11:00 AM

Starting next week!

Fruitology
Pt. 9: Fruit Salad
Pastor Todd Bush & Pastor Seth Bush

Galatians 5:22-23

Gentleness
A trait by which one is submissive to the will of God; teachable; considerate; the restraining of power

The Foundation of Gentleness
1.Gentleness Requires CANDID PERSPECTIVE.
(Eph. 4:1; Rom. 3:23, 5:8; Gal. 6:3; James 3:13)

Galatians 6:3

The Foundation of Gentleness
1.Gentleness Requires CANDID PERSPECTIVE.
(Eph. 4:1-2; Rom. 3:23, 5:8; Gal. 6:3; James 3:13)

2. Gentleness Requires A DEPOSIT.
(Gal. 6:1-5; 2 Tim. 2:25; 1 Pet. 3:15)

Galatians 6:1-2

I choose gentleness…nothing is won by force. I choose to be gentle. If I raise my voice, may it be only praise. If I clench my fists may it be only in prayer. If I make a demand, may it be only of myself.
Max Lucado

Galatians 5:22-23

“As the Hebrews were promised the Land, but had to take it by force, one town at a time, so we are promised the gift of self-control, yet we also must take it by force.”
Ed Welch (“The Battle Against ‘One More’”)

The Tale of Two Men

Samson (Judges 13/14)
•3 Commands
•Wanted food/woman
•Died in disgrace following short term pleasures

Joseph (Genesis 39)
•Secretary of Ag
•Sought after by Potiphar’s Wife
Died 2nd in command of all Egypt following short term peril

Limiting Questions
•Is it helpful?
•Is it constructive?
•Is it pleasing to God?

1 Timothy 6:12

“Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. To these I commit my day. If I succeed, I will give thanks. If I fail, I will seek his grace. And then, when this day is done, I will place my head on my pillow and rest.”
Max Lucado (“When God Whispers Your Name”)

The Foundation of Faithfulness

1. Faithfulness Reflects Our Conviction.
(Josh. 14:7; Dan. 11:27; 1 Chron. 22:7; 2 Cor. 9:7)

2. Faithfulness Reflects Our Confidence.
(Nu. 14:6-9; 1 Sam. 17; 1 Jn. 5:14; Phil. 4:13)

Numbers 14:8-9