The mentality behind the fruit of the Spirit is the mentality of faith depending upon grace. People who bear the fruit of the Spirit know they are worthy only of condemnation. They know that the only pay they can earn is the wrath of God. Therefore, they have turned away from self-reliance and look only to mercy in Christ who “loved us and gave Himself for us” (Gal. 2:20). They do not expect anyone to be their debtor because of their worth. Any satisfaction will be a free gift of grace. They bank on the mercy of God and entrust themselves to his Spirit for help. And out of that mentality of faith depending on grace grows not “works” but “fruit”: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness...
John Piper

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#1 · August 21, 2001, 9:13 am

Posted by: dhaley <dhaley@...>

Leacy,

I had no idea your hubby was out of work. I currently have 4 friends that
have husbands that have been out of work at least 4 months...some 6 months.
It's so hard to understand. These men all have decent resumes. Many of
them are called back for 2nd and 3rd interviews. Told that the job is
between themselves and one other applicant...but the other guy gets the job.
We keep praying and trusting the Lord that He knows the situation but some
of these families are hanging on financially by the skin of their teeth. I
cannot remember a time in my life when so many of my friends husbands have
been out of work. I will add you to my job prayer list. Seems to be the
burden of my heart lately. Does this new job mean you would have to move or
will you be able to stay put?...Deanna

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