Faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control are spiritual anchors that keep a believer steady in Christ. These fruits grow by intentional effort, the work of the Spirit, and staying rooted in God’s truth.

This is the final lesson in our Fruit of the Spirit series. We’ve walked through love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and goodness. Now we close with the anchors: faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.

I have 3 points:

1. Faithfulness – Steady trust and loyalty to God (2 Peter 1:3–7) 2. Gentleness – Power under control (Colossians 3:12–14) 3. Self-Control – Saying yes to God over self (2 Peter 1:8–10)

While I unpack the scripture, ask yourself: “How anchored am I in Christ when life tests my faithfulness, challenges my  ...