Same rule: do not peek the Bible before you answer this.
Q: According to the Bible, how many number of fruits of the Spirit that characterize a Christian life?
a. 7
b. 1
c. 9
A: There is only ONE fruit of the Spirit according to Galatians 5:22-23. The fruit of the Spirit is a manifestation of a transformed life that embraces nine attributes: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. When we let our life be transformed by the Holy Spirit, we will RECEIVE ALL of these nine attributes in ONE FRUIT. They come in a package and are not individual "fruits" that you can pick and choose.
Isn't that amazing? Isn't that a blessing? When Marcel brought these verses up to my attention the other day, I was rebuked. What a gentle reminder to daily:
- "Do everything in love" even when I don't feel like it - 1 Corinthians 16:14
- Find my strength in the joy of the Lord because the world can't take it away - Nehemiah 8:10
- Cast my anxiety on Him and find peace in Him because He cares for me - 1 Peter 5:7
- Realize that disappointments, trials, hardships, waiting, and tests of faith will produce patience - James 1:3
- Use my tongue to say something kind because it will leave a lasting and positive impact to that person and can only do me good (not bad) - Proverbs 12:18
- Continue to do good to those who disappoint or hurt me, are different from me, or embrace values I disapprove even when my unmerciful nature tries to take the toll on me - Luke 6:27
- Be a faithful steward of God by responsibly managing my time and possessions and also caring for my ministries - 1 Timothy 1:12
- Read and receive the Word of God with humbleness even though I have read or heard It so many times before because It is good for my soul - James 1:21
- Consciously resort my default reaction to self control instead of anger even when I'm hungry (Marcel knows best that giving one taco to a hungry wife isn't a good idea) - Ephesians 4:26
May this be a blessing! And thank you for participating in the Quiz. :-)
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Q: According to the Bible, which one of the 12 tribes of Israel that was allotted NO territorial inheritance of their own during the Division of the Land?
a. Joseph
b. Judah
c. Levi
d. Benjamin
e. None of the above (please specify)
A: The Levites were allotted no territorial inheritance. There were many Bible verses that refer to this. However, I would like to share the one that is my favorite. It is from Joshua 18:7, "The Levites, however, do not get a portion among you, because the priestly service of the LORD is their inheritance...."
Isn't that statement amazing? This verse taught me not to take my ministry for granted because it is my inheritance. So precious.
How about you? What ministry God has placed in your heart today? Remember, it is your precious inheritance. With cheerful heart, serve Him and give thanks today for the grace He has given to make you and I worthy of this inheritance. AMEN.
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Q: According to the Bible, how many trees were in the MIDDLE of the Garden of Eden?
A: There were 2 trees in the MIDDLE. The Bible says in Genesis 2:9, "And the LORD God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground -- trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for good. In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil."
Thank you everyone for participating. And great job to those who answered it correctly and confidently.
Happy Thursday!
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Q: According to the Bible, who buried Moses?
A: It was the LORD who buried Moses. In Deuteronomy 34:6, it is written, "And He [the LORD] buried him in a valley in the land of Moab, opposite Beth Peor; but no one knows his grave to this day."
Thank you everyone for participating. And great job to those who answered it correctly and confidently.
Happy Sunday!
