On Sunday, July 11, 2021, Pastor Stuart Nice shared a message in person and online via YouTube Live and Zoom. In our discussion this week, Pastor Stuart continues our new series on the Fruits of the Spirit by sharing how the Holy Spirit empowers us to love by teaching us to see the image of God in one another. From there, the Spirit teaches us to bless and forgive, which are necessary for loving God by loving others.

The acts of the flesh are obvious… But the fruit of the Spirit is love.
Galatians 5:19, 22 (NIV)
“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.”
Matthew 5:43-48 (NIV)