The author reflects on the current cultural interplay between self-indulgence and self-control. He points to faith in Christ as the way to grow in self-control. Along the way he comments on Acts 24:25, where Paul discoursed on self-control, among other topics.

The author of this article emphasizes the command to love the neighbour. He describes it as a commandment, rather than something that should be done out of one's feelings. The Scripture references for this teaching include 1 John 4:19-20, 1 John 5:1-2.

In this article, the love for God shown by those who were beheaded for their faith is compared to the selfish kind of love that Christians tend to live out today. The article therefore encourages us to lay down our lives for others by way of showing the love of Christ. In this reflection 1 John 3:16-18 is instrumental.

This article is about the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22), focusing on the fruit of patience.

This article is about the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22), focusing on the fruit of peace.

This article is about the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22), focusing on the fruit of joy.

We should never think too highly of ourselves. Humility befits believers. The remedy for pride is to take serious the fact that our faith is a gift of God alone through His Holy Spirit.

Christians should be zealous to do good (1 Peter 3:13-16). If you can do something good for someone, then do it! Do it with zeal!

What is it that fuels self-control? It is the lordship of Jesus, and God's care and providence.

This article stresses the call to self-control through the controlling of the mind.

This article considers self-control, a fruit of the Spirit. It defines it, and urges the believer to fight for it with the help of the Holy Spirit.

In a culture of having it all now, patience is a hard thing. How can you be patient? Learn to trust and embrace the truth of the gospel.

This article offers five characteristics of the gentleness that God wants us to have as followers of Christ.

The qualifications for being an elder should not be limited to them. They should be characteristics of all Christians. This article explains that in 1 Timothy 3:3 God calls Christians to show gentleness.

How do you make peace in a biblical way? This article points to principles for peacemaking and it calls the believer to live by them. Peacemaking starts by seeing conflict as an opportunity for good.

Based on Psalm 27:14, this article shows how we can learn to be patient. Patience is rooted in understanding God’s power, wisdom and goodness.

The emphasis on individualism in gospel preaching has turned the gospel into a message of self-fulfillment. This article shows that this emphasis has hindered the church from engaging in social issues. The author calls the church to realize how God relates personal peace to kingdom peace.

This article is about the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22), focusing on the fruit of love.

The Holy Spirit gives and creates love through our faith and trust in the promises of Jesus. Love in our hearts is never separated from the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Spirit and Christ are not to be separated.

Courage is the willingness to say and do the right thing in service of the kingdom of Christ, regardless of the cost.

From Scripture we know that God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble. Five aspects of humility are discussed in this article.

The sins of our loved ones can sometimes be very painful, but they must not be allowed to rob us of our joy in the Lord.

Athletes become successful through self-control. It is this image of a race that Paul uses to explain the Christian life in 1 Corinthians 9:25. The article explains how the Christian life is similar to the race.

Christians can pursue peace in this sinful world by adopting a loving attitude, avoiding offense and covering offense with love.

According to 1 Corinthians 13:5, Christians should exercise courtesy for others based on true love.

Christians are characterized by compassion. This article shows the difference between false and true compassion. True compassion is defined by God alone, is learned from Him, and is only expressed by the redeemed.

Looking at Isaiah 26:3-4, this article shows that peace in the life of a Christian is a gift of God's grace. It also shows how this peace becomes strength for God's child.

Forbearance is the ability to endure the shortcomings of others. Forbearance is essential in preserving healthy relationships, and requires love and humility.

This article gives thought to what makes the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22, 23 what they are. What separates the believer from an unbeliever who displays many of these fruit?

This article is an exposition and application of 1 Corinthians 13:4-5.

This article unpacks the meaning and implications of 1 Corinthians 13:4, that love believes all things. The article reveals that our struggle to give others the benefit of the doubt often has more to do with our inflated view of ourselves.