Page 14 - October 8th Edition Brotherhood Newsletter 2023

MininisisteterrKeeitihthHaayyggoooddSr The The Fruit Of The The Spirit
LOVE PEACE PATIENCE KINDNESS GOODNESS FAITHFULNESS
GENTLENESS SELF CONTROL
But the the fruit of the the Spirit
is love joy peace patience kindness goodness faithfulness gentleness and self-control Against such things there is no law Galatians 5:22-23
GOODNESS Generous and open hearted
Goodness is the selfless desire to be open hearted
and generous to others above what they deserve But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared he saved us not because of righteous things we had done but because of his mercy He saved us us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit
whom he he poured out on us us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior so that having been justified by his grace we might become heirs having the hope of eternal
life (Titus 3:4-7)
Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the the house of the the LARD forever (Psalm 23:6)
For you were once darkness but now you are light in the Lord Live as children of of light (for the the fruit of of the the light consists in all goodness righteousness and and truth) and and find out what pleases the Lord (Ephesians 5:8- 10)
Let us not become weary in in doing good for at the proper time we will reap a a a harvest if we do not give up Therefore as we have opportunity let us do good to to all all people especially to to those who belong to the family of believers (Galatians 6:9-10)
Fruit of the Spirit: "Goodness And Mercy"
Psalm 23:6 Psalm 23
portrays the close relationship David enjoys with his God It begins with the metaphor of a a shepherd leading his lamb highlighting the Lord's personal care guidance and protection In the closing verses the imagery intensifies with even greater intimacy as David is welcomed into the Lord's house as a a permanent guest continual resident and friend: "You prepare a a a a table before me in the presence of my enemies you anoint my my head with oil my my cup overflows Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all all the days of my life " (Psalm 23:5-6 ESV) National Baptist Convention of America International Inc Brotherhood Newsletter