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righteousness = who we are... on the fruits of the spirit 

slide 10 Romans 13:11-14

we are made into a new creature in Christ

   the old is crucified and put in the new

salvation is by grace

slide 11 eph 4:20

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how was our spirit today? the fruits of our spirit is not a reflection of our character

   we need to action 

joy is the spirit that wells up in us no matter what surrounds us 

   knowing that things will turn out fine

peace 

   able to make peace with other people 

patience 

   being able to be patient with people who don't deserve it 

   is passive 

kindness 

step up and do something for people 

   is active 

   motive is what God is looking at.. our intension of being kind 

faithfulness 

   can be counted on

gentleness 

self control 

   control our tongue, habits 

practice them! it takes time 

2cor 7:1

the Holy spirit don't do for us, but help us 

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slide 23 lessons 

give according to our means 

we can control what we give... it's a gift 

lessons 28

we can never out give God 

lessons 31

don't compare the amount but the willingness of heart 

36 lessons 

if we lose trust, it doesn't matter if we are right