But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control;... Galatians 5:22-23
Reflecting on this Scripture passage from time to time is a good way of accessing how you are progressing spiritually. We need the power of the Holy Spirit to enable us to grow in holiness. The fruits of the Spirit are indications of how far we have progressed.
So spend some time in meditation thinking about whether you show love and kindness. Are you usually joyful and peaceful. Are you patient and kind and gentle. Are you a good person. Are you faithful to God and others. Do you have self-control. Perhaps pick the fruit you have the least of and pray for a period of time that the Holy Spirit would help you grow in that area.
Growing in holiness through the power of the Holy Spirit is not an option for Christians--it is God's Will for us.
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