
The Fruit of Joy
Introduction
Galatians 5:22-23
But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.
Joy is not suggested in the Bible—it is
- Commands include:
- Commands include:
What Joy IS / IS NOT
Hebrews 12:2 ESV
“…who for theJoy is
Definitions
- Dictionary defines joy as a feeling of happiness—this is
Biblical Understanding
Joy is a Fruit
- Fruit = Result of abiding in the right source.
- John 15:1 NLT: Jesus is the “True Vine.”
John 15:11 NLT: Jesus says, “You will be filled with
Two truths about fruit:
- Fruit cannot grow unless
- The fruit reflects the
- Fruit cannot grow unless
Joy is Not…
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Popular saying “Choose Joy” can be misleading—it can lead to frustration when joy is elusive.
Jesus’ joy was in the
The opposite of joy is not sadness—it is
- A
Cultivating the Fruit of Joy
- Joy is only found in a life deeply
A surrendered life is what
Dangers to joy:
Promises when we are connected to Jesus:
- John 15:11: He
- Nehemiah 8:10: The joy of the Lord is our
- Psalm 16:11: In His presence is
- John 15:11: He
Next Steps
- Memorize: Hebrews 12:2
- Surrender your life to Jesus
- Attend Revival Worship Night (5/25)