Overwhelming Evidence Today's Three-minute Bible Study Print, Study and Apply Title: Overwhelming Evidence ----------------------- Date: 07/16/1999 Keywords: "evident" "gentleness" 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: Philippians 4:5* Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Questions 1. What is gentleness?   2. How can gentleness be manifested to others?   Practical help Many years ago, I read a question that asked if I was arrested for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict me. What kind of evidence would be needed for conviction? According to this passage, gentleness (which is a fruit of the Spirit) should be evident to everyone. Isn't it interesting that the trait that the writer most wants Christians to show is gentleness? That is because God acts towards us in gentleness, not anger or in a sense of intimidation, Almighty, all-powerful God decided that the greatest voice with the deepest impact comes from gentleness, not from any other avenue. An act of gentleness on your part will also be a magnificent announcement of God in your life. 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.