n all goodness and righteousness and
truth." Eph. 5:9. "Doing good unto all men as we have opportunity" is the
command of God: "See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever
follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men." 1 Thes.
5:15. Let goodness fill our actions toward all. Be good.

Faith.

If you have faith in God prove it by your works. Your works are the fruit.
Why are you discouraged and cast down if you have faith? Why do you seek
protection from the world if you have faith in God? Why do you fear and
tremble if you have faith? Faith has subdued kingdoms, stopped the mouths
of lions, quenched the violence of fire, caused the sun to stand still,
escaped the edge of the sword, waxed valiant in fight, and turned to
flight the armies of the aliens. Faith overcomes the world and pleases
God. Show your faith by your works and thus honor the name of Jesus.

Meekness.

This is a beautiful fruit of the Spirit. It is almost synonymous with
humility. Christ was meek and lowly. We are to be like him. "Show all
meekness unto all men." God will "beautify the meek with salvation." We
are commanded to put on meekness. Col. 3:12, 13. Wear it constantly, long
usage will not impair it. We are to manifest meekness in our whole
conduct. Jas. 3:13. We must instruct those who oppose us, in meekness. 2
Tim. 2:24, 25. Meekness is necessary to a Christian walk. Eph. 4:1, 2.
With it we are to restore the erring. Gal. 6:1. It is precious in the
sight of God. 1 Pet 3:4.

Temperance.

To be temperate in our whole life is truly exemplary. In all the things
God has given us for use we are to be temperate; in eating, drinking,
sleeping, laboring, be temperate.

These are the fruits of the Spirit, against which there is no law. Bear
them in profusion and there will be no law against you in that final day.
Amen.

Fruits Of The Flesh.

Since we have given an exposition of the fruits of a Christian, which have
their origin in heaven, as expressed by the apostle, we deem it necessary
to set before the reader in a true Bible light the fruits of the flesh,
which have their origin in an evil nature. While we are aware that many
are deceived as to their spiritual condition, as saith the Scriptures, yet
none need to be. The Word of God so carefully enumerates the fruits of a
Christian heart and the fruits of an evil heart, that all may know by
impartial examination what manner of tree they are. "