Love
It's not surprising that love is the first fruit identified.
Love is emphasized as one of the primary attributes of Christians throughout the New Testament, and there are multitude of Bible verses about love.First and foremost, we are commanded to love God with
all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength. God is worthy of our deepest
emotions and highest praise.
Jesus instructs us to love one another in both word
and action. We are called to serve one another, bear one another's burdens,
care for one another, and lay down our lives for one another. We should ask the
Holy Spirit to assist us in loving our fellow Christ-followers even when we
don't feel loved.
Joy
We will not seek joy as a treasure in and of itself;
joy is the mind's satisfaction with what has already been obtained. As a
result, we must not seek joy; rather, we must seek things that are pleasing to
God, which will bring us joy.
Many people want to be free of these roots when it
comes to joy. That is nothing more than pursuing and striving for a joy that
will never be greater than human. This type of joy is unrelated to the joy that
is a fruit of the Spirit. Under the guise of spirituality, the pursuit of
happiness carries the greatest risks.
Kindness
We live in a universe that is in urgent need of kindness. People are increasingly treating one another with shocking levels of unkindness, and when we are kind, we reflect God's abundant, overwhelming kindness. But God, our Savior, saved us when he revealed his kindness and love for man. God freed us because he is endlessly merciful.
Despite the fact that
we are completely sinful and separated from God, God looks upon us with
kindness and love. His heart was filled with mercy for us, so He sent His Son
to die in our place so that we could be forgiven.
Peace
Peace is a state of relaxation and calm that results
from knowing God. Even when life's storms are raging around us, we can find
truthful, peaceful life. How do we achieve this tranquillity?
We can rest in the midst of storms when we trust God
and know He is our good, gracious, and loving Father. Our peace is not
conditional on our situations, rather, the Holy Spirit is the source of our
peace.
Goodness
Goodness entails far more than simply being a nice
person. Rather, it refers to actively seeking to do good for others. This is
evident in how our heavenly Father treats us.
According to the Bible, it is more blessed to give
than to receive.
Faithfulness
God is dependable and he will never give up or abandon
us. Even when we are torn apart, He is always close by. He leads us back when
we stray and he gives us strength when we are tired. Indeed, the Bible states
that he is faithful even when we are not!
We must also be faithful and truthful to one another.
When a fellow Christian is in trouble, we must faithfully care for them,
inspire them, and refer them back to Jesus. We must show them that God is with
them and will not abandon them.
Patient
It's so difficult to wait, especially when it's for something
so important. The great news is that the Holy Spirit is instilling patience in
us.
When you're stuck in traffic, the Holy Spirit is
working on your patience. When your children do not listen to you, God uses it
to produce the fruit of the Spirit in you. If you're waiting for God to bring
you a husband or wife, He's growing the lovely fruit of patience in you.
Self-Control
It's no surprise that it's difficult to maintain
self-control. However, self-control is a fruit of the Spirit that is vital for us.
Being self-controlled entails having control over one's thoughts and actions.
We must exercise self-control in all aspects of our
lives, including what we say, what we watch on television, what we think about,
how much we eat, and so on.
Gentleness
Our society does not value gentleness. We believe that in order to get what we want, we must be intense, brash, and forceful. But God's ways are not the same as the ways of the world. It gives life when we speak and act gently toward one another without being overly aggressive or harsh. God is dependable and He is the most holy God, the Creator of All, the King of Kings.
When we sin, he gently convicts us and draws us back to himself. When we're struggling, he doesn't tell us to toughen up. Instead, he gently consoles us. He is close to us when we are broken-hearted.
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