Bearing the fruits of the Spirit

[Figure of eighty]

I've always wanted to develop them. How would I go about it? Do I focus on one trait and try to moʻld myself into that characteristic.. 

how does one develop the fruits of the spirit?

[Sower]

2 minutes ago, Figure of eighty said:

I've always wanted to develop them. How would I go about it? Do I focus on one trait and try to moʻld myself into that characteristic.. 

how does one develop the fruits of the spirit?

               "how does one develop the fruits of the spirit? " 

                        Abide in Jesus;

 "Abide in me, and I in you.
 As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine;
  no more can ye, except ye abide in me"   Jn, 15

Abide, Strong's G3306....     to remain, abide   (In Christ)

        in reference to place; to sojourn, tarry, not to depart to continue to be present,  to be held, kept, continually

        in reference to time; to continue to be, not to perish, to last, endure, of persons, to survive, live

        in reference to state or condition; to remain as one, not to become another or different to wait for, await one

 

[missmuffet]

In the Bible, the word fruit is used to describe the person's outward

actions that result from the condition of the heart. Good fruit is

produced by the Holy Spirit. Jesus told us what we must do to

bear good fruit. He said " Abide in me, and I in you". We need

to have a daily relationship with Jesus Christ.

[Pop]

Might help to first figure out what your greatest spiritual Gift is. Paul lists them in Romans 12:6-8 as Prophecy, Servitude, Teaching, Exhortation, Giving, Organization and Mercy.

[kwikphilly]

6 hours ago, Figure of eighty said:

I've always wanted to develop them. How would I go about it? Do I focus on one trait and try to moʻld myself into that characteristic.. 

how does one develop the fruits of the spirit?

Hi FoEighty!

Correct me if I'm mistaken but it seems to me that you may be confusing Spiritual " Gifts" with Fruit of the Spirit....they are not the same thing,if you were asking " How do I develop my Gifts" or ask about focusing on 1 I'd understand that question and try to help you to focus on the Purpose of your Calling

The Fruit of the Spirit is not a " thing " to try to achieve,with effort or even focus to develop..... your focus should always be on the Cross- Peter walked on water becsuse he wanted to be with Jesus,he set his sights on Christ in the distance and leaped out of the boat to meet Him...

If you love gardening you plant seeds,you make sure to put them where there is light,you tend to that plant,spend time in the garden watering it and giving it nutrients so it takes root and grows

So what actually did the plant do? Nothing!The plant yields to the Light,the Light is in it,it was planted in good soil and so it grows because you gave it everything it needs to grow into a mature plant and then it flowers- it bears fruit

That's us-Jesus Abides in us and we are the good soil in which a Seed was Sown,we simply take in the Light,eat and drink the Word to Grow,Mature and by no effort on our part- bear Fruit   it is Him in us that produces Fruit

So what is that Fruit?

Galatians 5:22-26 Love,Joy,Peace,Patience,Kindness,Goodness,Faithfulness,Gentleness & Self Control

Walking in Spirit and in Truth,setting your sights on Jesus,the desire to be with Him and spend time with Him ,take captive all your thoughts & subject them to the Obedience of Christ Jesus,Relationship..... and all these attributes will be seen in your daily life- the Life More Abundant !

With love in Christ,Kwik

[Tristen]

A tree doesn't have to "do" anything to bear fruit. The type and quality of fruit manifests as an outworking of the inner health of the tree.

[kwikphilly]

10 minutes ago, Tristen said:

A tree doesn't have to "do" anything to bear fruit. The type and quality of fruit manifests as an outworking of the inner health of the tree.

Exactly the point! Good short version,lol

Praise Jesus!

[BornAgain490]

9 hours ago, Figure of eighty said:

I've always wanted to develop them. How would I go about it? Do I focus on one trait and try to moʻld myself into that characteristic.. 

how does one develop the fruits of the spirit?

"Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God."  Romans 12:2. 

Amen amen

[AnOrangeCat]

11 hours ago, Figure of eighty said:

I've always wanted to develop them. How would I go about it? Do I focus on one trait and try to moʻld myself into that characteristic.. 

how does one develop the fruits of the spirit?

BornAgain490 posted an excellent scripture, and I've often felt like Philippians 4:8 is a good compliment to Romans 12:2. " Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things."

Renewing your mind might sound mystical because of the wording, but it's not. Paired together those two verses remind us to take in things that draw our thoughts to God. So as others here have pointed out reading the Bible and developing your relationship with God help, but so does your environment, and that's not always something we can help.

I feel similarly about the fruit of the spirit and that some make it sound more complicated than it is, but it's really just developing and demonstrating Christlike qualities. So far as that goes my recommendation is to just do it, especially if you have to go out of your way a little. It may well seem forced for a good while but it gets easier, and IMO is a demonstration of faith and works. Going from the flesh's perspective there's little to no reason to care about anyone beyond yourself and those closest to you. There's little to no reason to be charitable or self sacrificing or give of your time and energy when there's no benefit to yourself. But when you do you're stating through your actions that you believe in God and want to please Him.

A recent thread pointed out the Jesus said to take up our cross and follow Him, with the Luke account presenting the word daily. It's a daily effort, and people at the time surely understood that carrying your cross meant you were on your way to die after having been subjected to the abuses of Roman soldiers. The statement Jesus made there really does illustrate that it's a struggle.

[farouk]

12 hours ago, missmuffet said:

In the Bible, the word fruit is used to describe the person's outward

actions that result from the condition of the heart. Good fruit is

produced by the Holy Spirit. Jesus told us what we must do to

bear good fruit. He said " Abide in me, and I in you". We need

to have a daily relationship with Jesus Christ.

Galatians 5 has indeed the Fruit of the Spirit passage......