The Opportunity for Goodness Today's Three-minute Bible Study Print, Study and Apply Title: The Opportunity for Goodness ----------------------- Date: 07/06/1999 Keywords: "good" "opportunity" "proper" Welcome to eXXit, the web site designed to help you stand strong in the face of sexual temptation. eXXit advertises itself as a Web site designed to help you "stand strong in the face of sexual temptation." In Galatians 5:22-23, the apostle Paul lists nine "fruit of the Spirit," fruit that the Holy Spirit produces in the life of the believer. Each of these fruits — if produced — will greatly aid a believer who seeks to "stand strong." At eXXit, we believe that: The fruit of the Spirit is produced in the life of a healthy Christian, just as apples appear on a healthy apple tree. If there is any love or joy or peace in a Christian, it is ultimately the work of God. Christians can cooperate with the Spirit's desire to produce His fruit in their lives by yieldedness, faith, obedience and involvement in ministry. We hope you enjoy and benefit from these meditations on Galatians 5! Send us any feedback. We'd love to know what you think. Passage: Galatians 6: 9-10* 9. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. 10. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. Questions 1. According to this passage, is there ever a time when we should give up doing good?   2. According to verse 11, what should we always be looking for?   Practical help How do you know if you have the fruit of goodness? It may be that you would be looking for the opportunity to use it. If that is the case, then you have the fruit. Imagine having a never-ending desire to do good for others. That is what the fruit of goodness is all about. How can you do good for others? You should think up a list that would allow you to use your own talents for the good of others. If you can't think up a list, then listen to your heart as it directs you to do good for others around you. The prerequisite for this great gift is to be a Christian. If you aren't, click here. If you are, listen to the Spirit's leading in your life to help others and to be in close relationship with God. eXXit homepage Index of three-minute studies Copyright 1999 by eXXit * Scriptures are from The Holy Bible: New International Version, © Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. All rights reserved.