SheddSermons to the Natural ManWalking with God. (3) Consider, that you, who are so violent, do differ from others just as far as they differ from you. Believers are one in Christ, as He is one with the Father. The fact is, the sheep have taken to worrying each other, and our condition, therefore, could not be worse. (c)These contentions bring great dishonour to Jesus Christ. For those are they, whom it willed should be done to death by us, that is to say, the works of the St. But it happened that the musicians were so long in tuning their instruments that the great Turk, distasting their tediousness, went away in discontent before the music began. If we may judge of their morality by the exhortations and dehortations which Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy ScriptureThe Fruit of the Spirit'But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23. For this reason the Lord, after He had said, "For from the heart go forth evil thoughts," then went on to add what it is that belongs to evil thoughts, "murders, adulteries," and the rest. )Good results from cessation of party strifeG. Meekness, temperance'--GAL. Of such good old Mr. Greenham is to be understood, when, being asked by the lord-treasurer Cecil, where the blame of that great rent lay between the bishops of those times and others, "The fault," said he, "is on both sides, and on neither side: for the godly-wise on both sides bear with each other, and concur in the main; but there be some selfish, peevish spirits on both sides, and these make the quarrel."3. (d)Be clothed with humility. Do not the Scriptures command us to be perfect even as our Father in heaven is perfect? v. 22). Whatever may be our experience of failure and barrenness, He is never defeated. He wills them to stand in their liberty,3. And on this account that, which, the parts that beget being bridled by modesty, is most chiefly and properly to be called Continence, is violated by no transgression, if the higher Continence, concerning which we have been some time speaking, be preserved in the heart. III 'Walk in the Spirit''Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.'--GAL. III 'Walk in the Spirit''Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.'--GAL. B. SimpsonDays of Heaven Upon Earth Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity Works of the Flesh and Fruits of the Spirit. And God-like goodness has special reference to the active benevolence of God. and not to observe circumcision;13. but rather love, which is the sum of the law.19. (1)The devil. Neil.The following incident, respecting two philosophers of old, may well put to the blush Christians who are unwilling to be reconciled, and who consequently have their intercourse with heaven hindered (Matthew 5:24). All real beauty of character, all real Christlikeness in us, R. So saith Scripture (Hosea 10:2.; Matthew 12:25).2. Neil.The following incident, respecting two philosophers of old, may well put to the blush Christians who are unwilling to be reconciled, and who consequently have their intercourse with heaven hindered (Matthew 5:24). The safest mode of dealing with a quarrelsome person is to keep out of his way. )How to defeat strifePersian Fables.A young fox asked his father if he could not teach him some trick to defeat the dogs, if he should fall in with them. On his return the scout said, "It is true the dogs are many, but there are not many mastiffs among them. Our general imperfection in this life. Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces" (Psalm 122:6, 7).(R. He spake not of all; but, having named, 18. For it is written, But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace (Gal. v. 22, 23, R. V., "The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, meekness, temperance." Has the wolf got into the fold?" Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent." If it was only the wolf that was worrying the flock, we might cherish the hope that we could get him driven out. )Dissensions in the ChurchR. Is not this still true that many professed Christians snap right and left at their own brethren, when they had better save their teeth for the wolves?Evils of strifeSpencer.They say of bees, that, when they strive among themselves, it is a sign that the queen is about to leave the hive. On his return the scout said, "It is true the dogs are many, but there are not many mastiffs among them. Let us all, then, be entreated, conjured, and persuaded to forbear biting and devouring one another. (Persian Fables. For,(1)Our differences and contentions are notorious. ). For those that are at variance are to be admonished to know most certainly that, in whatever virtues they may abound, they can by no means become spiritual if they neglect becoming united to their neighbours by concord. And we, on our part, have only to get into a right relationship with Him, and we shall see His power being demonstrated in our hearts and lives and service, and His victorious life will Roy Hession and Revel HessionThe Calvary RoadThe Dove and the LambVictorious living and effective soul-winning service are not the product of our better selves and hard endeavours, but are simply the fruit of the Holy Spirit. 1 Brethren, even if a man be overtaken in any trespass, ye who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; looking to thyself, lest thou also be tempted. --JOHN x"The fruit of the Spirit is love."--GAL. A. (g)Avoid extremes. God's grace never thrives in an unquiet spirit. Meekness, temperance'--GAL. The Daily Walk with Others (iii. Are offensive to God.(R. There is a singular charm, a charm that one can scarcely explain, in the words of Paul in Gal. (g)Avoid extremes. Are always unreasonable.3. Let none now seek to divide Christians by building up a wall of party spirit between them; for, "behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity."(G. They make me much trouble, but it seems I can not get them to leave me. (Persian Fables. B. SimpsonDays of Heaven Upon Earth May 1. The perfume was borne across the breach; so that the gardens were the, sweeter. For when there is a dislike settled within, and that men's spirits are exasperated by provoking words and actions, there wants nothing but opportunity to produce the most violent effects. Differently to be admonished are those that are at variance and those that are at peace. Nature's harshness has melted away and she is now beaming with the smile of spring, and everything around us whispers of the gentleness of God. I should like to dismiss them, but it seems I can not. GALATIANS v. 16. Differently to be admonished are those that are at variance and those that are at peace. What a catalogue we have here of lovely moral characteristics. Hence Paul Leo the GreatWritings of Leo the Great. doubts! Thrice happy they who at Thy side, Thou Child of Nazareth, Have learnt to give their struggling pride Into Thy hands to death: If thus indeed we lay us low, Thou wilt exalt us o'er the foe; And let the exaltation be That we are lost in Thee. and exhorts to walk in the Spirit.Dictionary of Bible ThemesGalatians 5:155132biting5821criticism, among believers8765grudgeGalatians 5:2-256511salvationGalatians 5:9-216026sin, judgment onGalatians 5:13-166679justification, results8452neighbours, duty toGalatians 5:13-185380law, and gospelGalatians 5:14-163209Holy Spirit, and loveLibraryMarch 28. May the Holy Spirit lead us, beloved, these days, into His sweetness, quietness, and gentleness, subduing every coarse, rude, harsh, and unholy habit, and making us like Him, of whom it is said, "He shall not strive, Rev. For it is written, But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace (Gal. Revival is just the life of the Lord Jesus poured into human hearts. The third fruit of justification, adoption, and sanctification, is joy in the Holy Ghost. "The fruit of the Spirit is all goodness" (Gal. When the sheep of Christ are malignant one against another, it is a fearful presage of ensuing ruin; when there are tumults in the Church, it may justly be feared that God is about to remove from us.(Spencer. 1 Peter 1:3-9; Galatians 5; 22-26; James 1:2-4 Pastor Chad Cowan January 15, 2023 Joy starts with faith. "But, remember," said Aristippus, "that I, being older than you, do make the first motion." (g)Avoid extremes. Neil.The following incident, respecting two philosophers of old, may well put to the blush Christians who are unwilling to be reconciled, and who consequently have their intercourse with heaven hindered (Matthew 5:24). (d)Be clothed with humility. Paul tells us that they are the fruit of the Spirit, that is, if the Holy Spirit is given control of our lives, this is the fruit that He will bear. )The evil of dissensionsT. Let me say a little on a subject which, like the last, is one of some delicacy and difficulty, though its problems are of a very different kind. Divisions are to Churches like wars in countries; where war is, the ground lieth waste and untilled; none takes care of it. When the sheep of Christ are malignant one against another, it is a fearful presage of ensuing ruin; when there are tumults in the Church, it may justly be feared that God is about to remove from us.(Spencer. What shall I do? A town, if it can be but set on fire, the enemy may hope to take it with more ease. It is all the time to be His fruit. (Admonition 23.) The Inward Warfare. "For He is our peace, who hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us." Its genial breath makes summer in society and takes wintry isolation and self-seeking all away. 18 But if ye are led by the Spirit, ye are not under the law. Really I Robert Lee BerryAdventures in the Land of CanaanI have Said This, Lest Haply Married Fruitfulness Dare to vie with virgin Chastity7. Are a hindrance to the progress of the gospel.4. He lists the works of the flesh,22. In asking their question, the Jews intended to inquire of Christ what particular things they must do, before all others, in order to please God. "No," replied the child, "that cannot be, for they are brothers." (4) Consider, that there have been greater differences than ours among those that were the true members of Christ's Church. We are told that, Aristippus and AEschines having differed, the former came to the latter and said "AEschines, shall we be friends?" (j)My last advice is, to "pray for the peace of Jerusalem." The Daily Walk with Others (iii. He replied with a sigh, "After all my experience, I am forced to confess that the best trick is, to keep out of their way." Pray that the power of the Holy Andrew MurrayThe Ministry of IntercessionBrokennessWe want to be very simple in this matter of Revival. 1 Brethren, even if a man be overtaken in any trespass, ye who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; looking to thyself, lest thou also be tempted. Just a company of them around me all the time worse than Job's miserable comforters. God has set us upon our feet in the right H. 26 Let us not become vainglorious, provoking one another, envying one another. Gurnall.You all profess to have been baptized into the spirit of the gospel; but you do not show it when you bite and snarl at one another. )How to defeat strifePersian Fables.A young fox asked his father if he could not teach him some trick to defeat the dogs, if he should fall in with them. (Persian Fables. (c) They prepare for the most desperate actions. Whatever may be our experience of failure and barrenness, He is never defeated. Steele, M. 2 Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. (1)The devil. Unity and peace are said to be like the dew of Hermon, that descended upon Sion, where the Lord promised His blessing. 28, 29.--"Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God? Divisions are to Churches like wars in countries; where war is, the ground lieth waste and untilled; none takes care of it. Here therefore these men too evil, while they essay to make void the Law, force us to approve these Scriptures. AugustineOn ContinenceAll we Therefore, who Believe in the Living and True God18. Here therefore these men too evil, while they essay to make void the Law, force us to approve these Scriptures. 19-21. 19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these: fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, 20 idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousies, wraths, Martin LutherEpistle Sermons, Vol. A. 18 But if ye are led by the Spirit, ye are not under the law. Meekness, temperance'--GAL. (h)These biting and devouring contentions are uncivil, inhuman, and barbarous. The perfume was borne across the breach; so that the gardens were the, sweeter. v. 22). "The fruit of the Spirit is all goodness" (Gal. But who those enemies are, it hath set forth plainly enough. A. doubts! The perfume was borne across the breach; so that the gardens were the, sweeter. The Inward Warfare. Goodness is just "Godness." There is a singular charm, a charm that one can scarcely explain, in the words of Paul in Gal. The gospel will not allow us to pay our enemies in their own coin, and give them wrath for wrath; much less will it suffer brethren to spit fire at one another's face. The father had grown grey in a long life of depredation and danger, and his scars bore witness to his narrow escapes in the chase, or his less honourable encounters with the faithful guardians of the hen roost. 2 Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. Are always unreasonable.3. Divisions are as the north-east wind to the fruits, which causeth them to dwindle away to nothing; but when the storms are over, everything begins to grow. It were better, as one says, that Caesar should break all Pollio's curious glasses, than that they should break the bond of charity, or that the breach of them should be the occasion of so much inhumanity of brethren one against another. We are bidden "to stir up the gift that is in us;" we are told to "grow in grace." Fuller, D. D.The English ambassador, some years since, prevailed so far with the Turkish emperor as to persuade him to hear some of our English music, from which (as from other liberal sciences) both he and his nation were naturally averse. I have said this, lest haply married fruitfulness dare to vie with virgin chastity, and to set forth Mary herself, and to say unto the virgins of God, She had in her flesh two things worthy of honor, virginity and fruitfulness; inasmuch as she both continued a virgin, and bore: this happiness, since we could not both have the whole, we have divided, that ye be virgins, we be mothers: for what is wanting to you in children, let your virginity, that hath been preserved, be a consolation: for us, St. )Wranglings destroy ChurchesAmerican.Jars and divisions, wranglings and prejudices, eat out the growth, if not the life, of religion. )Wranglings destroy ChurchesAmerican.Jars and divisions, wranglings and prejudices, eat out the growth, if not the life, of religion. The righteous man is the man of stiff, inflexible uprightness; but he may be Rev. There is nothing (next Christ and heaven) that the devil grudges believers more than their peace and mutual love; if he cannot rend them from Christ, or stop them from getting heaven, yet he takes some pleasure to see them go thither in a storm; like a shattered fleet severed one from another, that they may have no assistance from, nor comfort of, each other's company all the way; though, where he can divide, he hopes to ruin also, well knowing this to be the most probable means to effect it; one ship is easier taken than a squadron. "The ideal brotherhoodA little boy, seeing two nestling birds pecking at each other, inquired of his elder brother what they were doing. (Persian Fables. (5) Consider your own personal moral failings. It is a very singular instance of imaginative misreading of plain facts that the primitive Church should be held up as a pattern Church. 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