Where the spirit of Jehovah is, there is freedom.—2 Cor. 3:17. . . . . . . . . . . How does holy spirit contribute to our freedom? Among other things, it produces within us qualities that are essential to freedom—“love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faith, mildness, self-control.” (Gal. 5:22, 23) Without those qualities, especially love, no society can be truly free—a fact that is obvious in the world today. Interestingly, after listing the spirit’s fruitage, the apostle Paul added: “Against such things there is no law.” What did he mean? The fruitage of God’s spirit is not restricted by any law that can limit its growth. (Gal. 5:18) After all, what would be the point of such a law? It is Jehovah’s will that we cultivate Christlike qualities forever and display them without restriction. Those who are enthralled by the world’s spirit and who indulge their fleshly desires may think they are free. (2 Pet. 2:18, 19) The reality, however, is quite the opposite. w12 7/15 1:13, 14 #DailyText #JW #ExaminingTheDailyScriptures
Posted on: Sun, 04 May 2014 04:51:24 +0000
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