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SC 57.1–SC 59.3 • 2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 5:22–23

“The Test of Discipleship”

The evidence of new life in Christ

This chapter asks how we can know whether we belong to Christ. It points away from a single moment of feeling to the direction of a life. Notice the fruit of the Spirit and the place of obedience.

pp. 57–59 · 8 paragraphs

Holy Scripture

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2 Corinthians 5:17
17

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

Galatians 5:22
22

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

Galatians 5:23
23

Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

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End of Day 1(SC 57.1–SC 59.3)

Take a quiet moment to pause, pray, and meditate on these living truths.

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Heart Reflection (Optional)

“Which qualities does Galatians 5:22, 23 list as the fruit of the Spirit?”

Observation: The fruit
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Prayer Focus

“Lord, make me a new creature in You. Let Your love show in how I live.”

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Pick one fruit of the Spirit and ask God to grow it in you in a specific situation this week.

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