Fruits Of The Spirit
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18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. 19 Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
Matthew 7:18-20
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Galatians 5:22
But the Fruit of the Spirit is Love Joy Peace Longsuffering Gentleness Goodness Faith Meekness Temperance
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But the Fruit of the Spirit isLove
Joy
Peace
Longsuffering Gentleness
Goodness Faith
Meekness
Temperance
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2 Peter 1:5-7
Faith
Virtue
Knowledge
Temperance
Patience
godliness
Brotherly Kindness
Charity(Love)
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Love Greek – agapao – “to
have esteem” or “high regard”
the high esteem that God has for His human children and the high regard which they, in turn, should have for Him and other people.
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But the fruit of the Spirit is
Love
Peace
Longsuffering
Gentleness
Goodness FaithMeekness Temperance
Joy
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Joy
Bible Dictionary Merriam-Webster
a positive attitude or pleasant emotion; delight.
distinct from mere happiness.
Joy like this is possible, even in the midst of sorrow (1 Cor. 12:26; 2 Cor. 6:10; 7:4).
the emotion evoked by well-being, success, or
good fortune by the prospect of
possessing what one desires
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Joy The emotion evoked by the prospect of
possessing what one desires – MWD Psalmist rejoices
God’s righteousness (Ps 71:14–16) salvation (Ps 21:1; 71:23) mercy (Ps 31:7) word (Ps119:14, 162) faithfulness (Ps 33:1–6)
I have joy ___________ I do not have joy ___________
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What gives Joy
Negative consequence Negative consequence
House Car Money Education Fame
Salvation Mansion in Heaven Forgiveness of sins Gods Love
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But the Fruit of the Spirit isLove
Longsuffering
Gentleness
Goodness FaithMeekness
Temperance
Joy
Peace
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Peace
Bible Dictionary Merriam-Webster
(NT) refers to the inner tranquility and poise of the Christian whose trust is in God through Christ.
originally expressed in the Old Testament writings about the coming MESSIAH (Is. 9:6–7).
a state of tranquillity or quiet.
a state of security or order within a community provided for by law or custom
freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions
harmony in personal relations
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Peace
Can have Negative Consequence
No Negative Consequence
Stable Job Savings Good working conditions Healthy
Heaven bound Not going to Hell Romans 8:28 All Bible Promises
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But the Fruit of the Spirit isLove
Gentleness
Goodness Faith
Meekness
Temperance
Joy Peace Longsuffering
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Longsuffering
Bible Dictionary Merriam-Webster
refers primarily to God’s patient endurance of the wickedness of the sinful (Ex. 34:6)
Believers are to imitate their heavenly Father in longsuffering (1 Cor. 13:4–5), because He has been patient
with us (Eph. 4:31–32) because vengeance belongs
to God alone (Rom. 12:19
patiently enduring lasting offense or hardship
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Longsuffering
Fruit of the Spirit Fruit of Something else
Maintaining testimony amidst ridicule
Waiting for stocks to rise
Being good to people that are bad to us
Paying a Traffic Ticket
To Live is Christ to Die is Gain
Giving for the purpose of receiving
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But the Fruit of the Spirit isLove
Goodness
Faith
Meekness
Temperance
Joy
Peace Longsuffering Gentleness
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Gentleness
Bible Dictionary Merriam-Webster
kindness, consideration, a spirit of fairness and compassion.
Paul declared that Christians should have a spirit of gentleness toward all people (Phil. 4:5; 2 Cor. 10:1).
mildness of manners or disposition
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But the Fruit of the Spirit isLove
Faith
Meekness
Temperance
Joy
Peace Longsuffering Gentleness
Goodness
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Goodness
Bible Dictionary Merriam-Webster
Praiseworthy character Moral excellence God’s goodness consists
of Righteousness Holiness Justice Kindness Grace Mercy Love
Pertains to being good of a favorable character
or tendency that can be relied on deserving of respect
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But the Fruit of the Spirit isLove
Meekness
Temperance
Joy
Peace Longsuffering Gentleness
Goodness
Faith
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Faith
Bible Dictionary
a belief in or confident attitude toward God, involving commitment to His will for one’s life.
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But the Fruit of the Spirit isLove
Temperance
Joy
Peace Longsuffering Gentleness
Goodness
Faith
Meekness
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Meekness
Bible Dictionary Merriam-Webster
an attitude of humility toward God and gentleness toward people, springing from a recognition that God is in control.
Enduring injury with patience and without resentment
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But the Fruit of the Spirit isLove
Joy
Peace Longsuffering Gentleness
Goodness
Faith
Meekness
Temperance
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Temperance
Bible Dictionary Merriam-Webster
Control over sensual desires
Not just “self-control”
Self control that masters all kinds of sensual desires (sexual or material desires
habitual moderation in the indulgence of the appetites or passions
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