THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT-A DETAILED VIEW

NAME (Galatians 5:22-23) DEFINITION OTHER SCRIPTURES GREEK DEFINITION

Love

Not just emotions or feelings. Its John 15:12-14 a decision to commit for the well being of others, unconditionally. Not based on circumstances. 1 Peter 1:8,9 Obtained by doing the will of God. Like sharing the gospel, fellowship with others.
This is the state of assurance, Philippians 4:7 lack of fear provided only by God. Also is the unity between believers. Freedom from worry and oppressive thoughts

Agape: Love which seeks the highest good of others. Chara: Gladness, delight, a special presence of God.
Eirene: Peace between individuals, harmony, unity

JOY

PEACE

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THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT-A DETAILED VIEW

NAME (Galatians 5:22-23) DEFINITION OTHER SCRIPTURES GREEK DEFINITION

PATIENCE

Slowness in avenging wrongs. 1 Thessalonians The quality which keeps the 5:14-15 believer from responding to negative situations out of hatred and anger etc.

Makrothumia: Long suffering, bearing fruits without complaint

KINDNESS

The eagerness to put others at Proverbs 11:16- Chrestotes: Merciful, ease. A sweet and attractive 17 easy to bear, morally temperament that shows friendly good and upright regard. Selfless desire to open yourself Titus 3:8 and generous to others even they dont deserve it. Agathosune: Useful, generous

GOODNESS

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THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT-A DETAILED VIEW

NAME (Galatians 5:22-23) DEFINITION OTHER SCRIPTURES GREEK DEFINITION

FAITHFULNESS

Firm devotion to God, loyalty to Revelation friends, discharging 2:10b responsibilities properly, the belief that Jesus died for our sins.
Humble non threatening demeanor 1 Peter 3:15 that derives from a position of strength and authority, and is useful in calming anothers anger. This not being weak and passive.

Pistis: conviction

Trust,

GENTLENESS

Prautes: meek

Humble,

SELF-CONTROL

Restrain ones emotions, actions and Titus 2:11,12 desires, and to be in harmony with the will of God. Self control is Gods will, not living for ones self.

Egkratea: Being in control of ones self

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