God continually causes the fruit of the Spirit to ripen in our lives so we can breathe it out to others. We usually do this with our words. We can do it with our actions too. This can be done in countless ways. Here are ways relationship expert and attorney Ken Sande says we can do this..
- By praying for others (Phil. 1:3-6).
- By bringing encouraging words, a cheerful look, or good news to others (Prov. 15:30; 16:24).
- By reading Scripture to others (1 Thess. 2:13).
- By giving a gentle answer in response to anger (Prov. 15:1).
- By bringing laughter and music to others (Ps. 126:2).
- By looking for the good in others instead of the bad (Prov. 11:27).
- By making charitable judgments about others, that is, believing the best about them until you have facts to prove otherwise (Matt. 7:12; 1 Cor. 13:7).
- By confessing your wrongs and acknowledging God’s mercy (Ps. 51; 1 Tim. 1:15-17).
- By drawing attention to EGG’s (evidences of God’s grace) in other people’s lives (1 Cor. 1:4-9).
- By gently showing others their faults (Gal. 6:1).
- By appealing for mercy on behalf of others (1 Sam. 25:1-38).
- By forgiving others as God has forgiven us (Luke 23:34; Eph. 4:32).
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