SFC General Monthly Teaching Fruit of the Spirit

2.  Models:
 God the Father
“psalm 89:1-2
Oh Lord I will always sing of your constant love will last forever & know your love
will last for all the time & your faithfulness is as permanent as the sky.”
 God the Son
“Heb 3: 1-2
Christ is faithful as the son in charge of God’s house

3.  To be reliable
 To be loyal

4. 1. Dependability – (Mt
24:45-47) faithful or unfaithful servant
2. Honesty
3. Integrity – we must be thoughtful &
responsible about making commitments
psalm 89:4-5; 31-38( Lord promise to David and Sarah

5.  Faithfulness in relationships
 Standing by someone in adversity/ sickness
“2Timothy 2 :13 – If we are not faithful,
He remains faithful, because He cannot be false to himself.”
Rev. 2 : 10 -11 Don’t be afraid of anything you are about to
suffer…Be faithful to me, even if it means death, I will give you
life as prize of victory

6.  Loyalty is important for us so we can remain
united for our mission.

7.  Master of your self, self possessed
 Able to be answerable of your own action

8. Specific areas:
 Emotions
 Natural desires
 Addictions
 Hobbies and outside interest
 Speech, gossip
 Media
 Curiosity – lust for knowledge

9.  Ecclesiastes 3:1-4 “ There is a time for
everything and a season for every activity
under the heaven…a time to weep, a time to
laugh,a time to mourn and a time to dance.”

10. a) To help us maximize service to the Lord.
1Cor 9: 24- 27-(athlete in training)
Prov.16 :32 highlights the value of self control
b. Without self control we are defenseless against the
world/ flesh/devil
c. Produces confidence & inner strength
d. The virtue that makes the other virtues possible-

11.  Decide for it
 Trust God for it
 Live in an ordered environment
 Map out a course of action and pursue it
patiently
 Guard your thoughts
 Get help

12.  Self control is not an end in itself
 Some things shouldn't be restrained ; love
for God and others.