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Fruit of the Spirit

The Grace of Self-Control

by Patrick Oben
Self control showing a collection of fruit

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, ….. self-control; against such things there is no law (Gal. 5:22-23 ESV) We, human beings, are a mystery to ourselves. Although …

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Love is Patient and Love is Kind

by Patrick Oben
love is patient love is kind showing a child in class

Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant (1 Corinthians 13:4 ESV) We should attend to love for two significant reasons. First, it …

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The mystery of Pentecost: firstfruits bearing fruits

by Patrick Oben
first fruits bearing fruit

And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. …

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What is beauty of the heart?

by Patrick Oben
inner beauty of the heart showing a beautiful black woman

Let your beauty not be external—the braiding of hair and wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes—but the inner person of the heart, the lasting beauty of a gentle and …

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Cultivating a faithful spirit

by Patrick Oben
faithfulness showing a man holding Jesus hands

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness (Galatians 5:22 ESV) How does the Holy Spirit manifest in our lives? We are more accustomed …

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Fruit of the Spirit : faithfulness

by Patrick Oben
fruit of the Spirit showing a woman looking across a sofa

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness (Galatians 5:22, ESV) Faithfulness is one of the “fruit of the Spirit”. We often hear about …

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How spiritual gifts work together with the fruit of the Spirit

by Patrick Oben
fruit of spirit with gifts showing a puzzle

To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good (1 Corinthians 12:7, ESV) The last two devotionals have focused on spiritual fruit and gifts. Let me …

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Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels

by Patrick Oben
though i speak with the tongues of men and angels showing musical instruments

Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal (1 Corinthians 13:1, KJV) There …

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Patrick Oben Ministries Inc is the teaching ministry of Dr. Patrick Oben based in Ankeny, Iowa. Our singular purpose is to build the Body of Christ by the wisdom and power of the Word of God through the Holy Spirit.

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