20 May 2018
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What We Say with Our Mouths Matters (TMF:895)

Friday, May 25, 2018
Peace to Live By: What We Say with Our Mouths Matters (TMF:895) - Daniel Litton
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       Probably one of the greatest areas we struggle with, as Christian Americans, is our speech. I think one of the reasons for this is because we have been taught that we have ‘freedom of speech.’ And while it is good for us to have that, that doesn’t mean we can or should say whatever we want or feel like saying. James has told us, “If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body” (James 3:2, ESV). You see, what we say with our mouths matters. And James also said, “If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless” (James 1:26, ESV). We must keep control of our months, and we accomplish this with the Spirit’s help. We should filter everything we say through what the Holy Spirit thinks, considering first whether God approves of it or not.

Sinful Habits & Attitudes Takes Away Life (TMF:894)

Thursday, May 24, 2018
Peace to Live By: Sinful Habits & Attitudes Takes Away Life (TMF:894) - Daniel Litton
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       If we continue to live with sinful habits and attitudes, we aren’t going to have as good a life as we could have. Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit into our lives not only makes our lives better for ourselves, but it also helps others who are around us. It will help us fulfill the second greatest commandment, that of loving our neighbors as ourselves (Mark 12:31). When we make improvement in this and that area, we become more likable people. People will want to be closer to us because there will be something special about us. It will enable us to help other Christians to a greater extent, and even unbelievers will see Christ in us. They will be drawn to us because we display these fruits. Jesus told us, “Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven” (Matthew 5:16, ESV). We do this by having the Fruit of the Spirit worked into our lives. We too will find that we are happy with our progress!

We Already Have These Fruits Deposited in Us (TMF:893)

Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Peace to Live By: We Already Have These Fruits Deposited in Us (TMF:893) - Daniel Litton
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       So, what is the Fruit of the Spirit I’ve been talking about? Well, I think must of us know the passage, and most of us probably have it memorized. Galatians 5:22, 23: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law” (ESV). As I already stated, I believe we have these fruits already deposited to each of us. We just need to let them grow out in us. The seeds are there. The Holy Spirit wants to cultivate each of these attitudes into our lives. We have to let him grow them out in us. Indeed, it will take our whole lives, as we are going to be in constant growth. And we won’t achieve perfection in this life. But these fruits help us to become better people, which in turn enables us to have better lives and enjoy them more. If we continue to live with sinful habits and attitudes, we aren’t going to have as good a life as we could have.

We Already Have the Mind of Christ (TMF:892)

Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Peace to Live By: We Already Have the Mind of Christ (TMF:892) - Daniel Litton
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       Recall what the Apostle Paul told the Corinthians, “But we have the mind of Christ” (1 Corinthians 2:16, ESV). So, Paul stated this mind already belongs to us. Well, we need to, by the Spirit of God, make this mind our own. Thoughts constantly roll through our minds moment by moment during the day. And since we are free from sin and alive to God, we have the choice about what we are thinking about. You see, most people just let their minds think about whatever comes to them. We let our minds be undisciplined. The problem is, is that most of the thoughts that come to us we need to let go right by us. We should not just think about whatever comes to our minds, but rather we should choose what we think about. For many of us, most of the thoughts that come us are some type of worry, anxiety, or fear. But we must align our thoughts with that which is approved by the Spirit.

The Spirit's Fruit Makes Us More Like Jesus (TMF:891)

Monday, May 21, 2018
Peace to Live By: The Spirit's Fruit Makes Us More Like Jesus (TMF:891) - Daniel Litton
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       The Fruit of the Spirit is what makes us further into of the image of Jesus. He displayed these characteristics perfectly in his life. And it’s these characteristics that we want to be present in our lives: in our minds, our speech, and our behaviors. As we continue to yield to God’s Word, and continually yield to the Spirit, we gain better control of our thoughts, the things we say, and the behaviors we act out. Strongholds are destroyed and more sin and negatively is eliminated inside us. Remember, our thoughts are central to our speech and behaviors. If we control our thoughts, the latter two areas then can be brought under control, those areas of speech and behavior. However, if we neglect our minds, and just let our minds think about whatever they want to, not exercising self-control, we have an undisciplined mind. We are to have the Mind of the Spirit, the Mind of Christ. Recall what the Apostle Paul told the Corinthians, “But we have the mind of Christ” (1 Corinthians 2:16, ESV).