Happiness and joy are often understood as being synonymous. Happiness exists in the moment and diminishes when the good feelings subside. Joy, on the other hand, transcends the limitations common to happiness because it is achieved in knowing and serving God.
Joy
Fruit of the Spirit
August 11, 2019 • Bryan Dugger • Psalm 16:8–9, Acts 8:4–8
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Gentleness
October 27, 2019 • Bryan Dugger • Matthew 11:28–30, Galatians 6:1–2
Gentleness is not a weakness. It is a kind and humble empathy that is neither easily provoked nor slow to forgive. Even more, it is a virtue and fruit of the Holy Spirit that God expects and enables Christians to possess and display.