Have you ever said to a friend, associate or loved one, “Boy oh boy, do you need help?” No? Then I would say to you, Girrrrlll, you definitely need help! Why do I say that. Because as ambassadors for Christ, we should always relate that our help comes from the Lord. And His words of instruction and encouragement are always in our hearts. Otherwise you open up yourself to be a surrogate for someone who actually needs a therapist. And in some cases your advice could do more harm than good.

Here’s what I’ve learned over the years of trusting the teachings of Jesus. I use product advertisements to introduce biblical advice to my friends without sounding pushy or intrusive. Here are a few examples on how you can put God in the mix.

GOD IS LIKE "COKE", HE'S THE REAL THING.
GOD IS LIKE "PAN AM", HE MAKES THE GOING GREAT.
GOD IS LIKE "GENERAL ELECTRIC, HE LIGHTS YOUR PATH.
GOD IS LIKE "BAYER ASPIRIN", HE WORKS WONDERS.
GOD IS LIKE "HALLMARK CARDS", HE CARES ENOUGH TO SEND THE VERY 
     BEST.
GOD IS LIKE "TIDE", HE GETS THE STAINS OUT THAT OTHERS LEAVE 
      BEHIND.
GOD IS LIKE "VO 5 HAIR SPRAY", HE HOLDS THROUGH ALL KINDS OF 
     WEATHER.
GOD IS LIKE "DIAL SOAP", AREN'T YOU GLAD YOU KNOW HIM, DON'T YOU 
     WISH EVERYONE DID?
GOD IS LIKE "SEARS", HE HAS EVERYTHING.
GOD IS LIKE "ALKA SELTZER", TRY HIM, YOU'LL LIKE HIM.
GOD IS LIKE "SCOTCH TAPE", YOU CAN'T SEE HIM, BUT YOU KNOW HE'S      
     THERE.

Bible Verse and Definitions for The Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23a)

Acts 4:32a Self-control	All the believers were one in heart and mind.	Restraint exercised over one’s own impulses, emotions or desires.
Acts 4:32b Love	No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had.	Unselfish loyal and benevolent concern for the good of another.
Acts 4:33a Peace	With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus.	Freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts of emotions.
Acts 4:33b Kindness Acts 4:34a Forbearance	And God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all… …that there were no needy persons among them.	The quality or state of being kind; affection. The refraining from the enforcement of something as a debt, right or obligation that is due.
Acts 4:34b Faithfulness Acts 4:35a Gentleness	For from time to time those who owned land or houses sold them, brought the money from the sales… …and put it at the apostles’ feet,	Faithful implies unswerving adherence to a person or thing or to the oath or promise by which a tie was contracted. The quality or state of being gentle; honorable; mildness of manner; or disposition.
Acts 4:35b Joy	…and it was distributed to anyone who had need.	Delight; the expression or exhibition of such emotion.
John 15:16 Goodness	“…but I chose you…so that you might go and bear (good) fruit–fruit that will last…”	The quality or state of being good. (Only GOD is Good. He alone enables us to bear fruit, not we ourselves.)

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