The fruit of the Spirit is found in Galatians 5:22-23:
“22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.”
The original Greek word for “fruit” in Galatians 5 is karpos, and one definition means a result of something. When the fruit of the Spirit is displayed in our lives, it is a sign, or result, that we are being led by the Spirit of God….
According to Webster’s dictionary, a key element of credibility is integrity. And according to informal surveys asking- “What makes someone credible?” – time and again the most frequent answer given is trustworthiness, honesty, and integrity.
Additionally, when most people are asked – “What is the first thing you notice when you meet somebody?”- remarkably the answers shared are: trustworthiness, credibility, authenticity, honesty and integrity. And if you’re interested in enhancing your own credibility, experts suggest you highlight your own experience and qualifications, because experience and qualifications have the power to inspire…
During the month of October, I tried to study a different Biblical virtue everyday and journal a few thoughts about what that virtue “looks like” in my life. Towards the end of the month, the verse for the day was Psalm 25:21 and I had two virtues to consider: “Honesty and Integrity”.
“May integrity and honesty protect me, for I put my hope in you.”
Depending on the Bible translation you use, it might say “preserve” instead of protect but the original meaning of the word is “to guard” so the…