The Fruitful Life

Description

We want to live loving, joyful, anxiety-free lives. Yet how can we live in grace when we’re so busy battling our old patterns of behavior? Jerry Bridges, author of Trusting God and Respectable Sins , explores the nine aspects of the “fruit of the Spirit” described in Galatians 5:22-23: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. These qualities of character can truly mark our lives if we devote ourselves to a twofold pursuit: God-centeredness and God-likeness. Jerry shows us how to practice the fruit in daily life. When The Fruitful Life first released, Jerry said, “It was the book I had wanted to write that included everything I forgot and/or learned since The Pursuit of Holiness .” Offering deep, biblical wisdom in a conversational style, this book includes: An exploration of our responsibility vs. God’s role in spiritual formation Practical advice for cultivating the godly character traits listed in Galatians A discussion guide for small groups or personal study Learn how to live a vibrant and abundant life through the power of the Holy Spirit.