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The Fruit of the Spirit in Academia, Part 1 (Scholar’s Compass)

September 13, 2015 by Mark Hansard Leave a Comment

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. - Galatians 5:22-23 Reflection The academic world can be cut-throat, competitive, and harrowing. The constant pressure to publish, to win grants and to achieve tenure are just a few of the tensions that weigh on academics every day. What does it look like to manifest the fruit of the Spirit in such an environment? Is it even possible? It must be acknowledged … [Read more...] about The Fruit of the Spirit in Academia, Part 1 (Scholar’s Compass)

Filed Under: Christ and the Academy, Scholar's Compass Tagged With: agape, chara, eirene, Fruit of the Spirit, fruit of the Spirit in academia, joy, Love, peace, Scholar's Compass

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