But the fruit of 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 (NIV)
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I don't know how many laws are on the books these days, but probably into the tens of thousands. And every year, more laws are put into place. Why? Because people either can't seem to keep their hands to themselves, can't play nice or want what others have. Does this sound like Romper Room, or what?
But the good thing about living in line with the spirit of God is that no law is needed. God's way is never out of line, never offensive to others, never needing correction. It's beautiful to see people follow God's spirit, even if they don't realize it. I saw a commercial the other day that showed a nerdy kid getting bullied in a high school locker hallway, and the football jock took a stand and helped him pick up his books (rats -- I wish I could remember the website that was promoting this). They weren't trying to sell anything; just wanting to help people be better toward others. Wow. From secular TV. Who knew? :-)
God's spirit is alive and active and working in the hearts of people everywhere. Look for it -- and model it.
....love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control...
Love,
Joelene
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