08/27/2026
Well... we have finished the introduction to our Fruit of the Spirit teaching. We will dive right in on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, with our first fruit...LOVE....
Reminder: Be sure to read the foundation scriptures:
Galatians 5:16–26
Matthew 7:15–23
Matthew 24:4–5, 11, 24
2 Timothy 4:1–5
1 Timothy 4:1–2
1 John 4:1–6
Also read the scriptures referenced in the first 3 sections.
Looking forward to a GREAT study!!!
Last thing:
PERSONAL FRUIT & DISCERNMENT CHECK
Before beginning this series, ask yourself:
Do I know Scripture well enough to recognize when it is being misused?
Have I ever accepted something primarily because a preacher I respected said it?
Am I more impressed by spiritual gifts or spiritual character?
Do I sometimes mistake emotional excitement for spiritual confirmation?
Do I examine teaching in context for myself?
Am I willing to reject a teaching I like if Scripture shows it is wrong?
Am I willing to receive biblical truth when it corrects me?
Do I examine my own fruit as carefully as I examine the fruit of others?
Is Christ becoming increasingly visible in my character?
SCRIPTURES FOR DISCERNMENT AND DECEPTION
Recognizing Fruit
Matthew 7:15–23
Matthew 12:33–37
Luke 6:43–45
Galatians 5:16–26
John 15:1–8
Warnings About Deception
Genesis 3:1–6
Matthew 24:4–5
Matthew 24:11
Matthew 24:23–24
2 Corinthians 11:13–15
Colossians 2:8
2 Thessalonians 2:9–12
2 Peter 2:1–3
1 John 4:1–6
False Teaching and Sound Doctrine
1 Timothy 1:3–7
1 Timothy 4:1–2
1 Timothy 4:16
1 Timothy 6:3–5
2 Timothy 3:13–17
2 Timothy 4:1–5
Titus 1:9–16
Titus 2:1
2 Peter 2:1–3
Jude 3–4
Knowing the Word
Psalm 119:11
Psalm 119:105
John 8:31–32
Acts 17:10–12
2 Timothy 2:15
2 Timothy 3:16–17
Hebrews 4:12
Spiritual Maturity and Discernment
Romans 12:1–2
1 Corinthians 2:12–16
Ephesians 4:11–15
Philippians 1:9–10
Colossians 2:6–8
Hebrews 5:12–14
1 Thessalonians 5:21–22
Testing Teachers and Spiritual Claims
Deuteronomy 13:1–4
Deuteronomy 18:20–22
Matthew 7:15–23
Acts 20:28–31
1 Corinthians 14:29
1 John 4:1–3
See you Wednesday!!