Saturday, September 02, 2006
I found this from a poster. It's comprehensive and I decided to post it here.
Hopefully we have these characters in our lives.
The Fruit of the Holy Spirit
LOVE - Seeks the highest good of others.
JOY - Gladness that is not based on circumstances.
PEACE - Contentment, unity between people.
PATIENCE - Slow to speak and slow to anger.
KINDNESS - Merciful, sweet, and tender.
GOODNESS - Generous, and open hearted.
FAITHFULNESS - Dependable, loyal, and full of trust.
GENTLENESS - Humble, calm, non-threatening.
SELF-CONTROL - Behaving well.
Love
Love is not based on emotions or feelings. It is a decision to be committed to the well being of others without any conditions or circumstances.
Scriptures - John 15:12-14
Joy
Joy is not based on financial success, good health, or popularity. By obeying God's will, fellowship, ministering to others, and sharing the Gospel, believers experience joy.
Scriptures - 1 Peter 1:8, 9
Peace
Peace is a state of assurance, lack of fear, and sense of contentment. It is fellowship, harmony, and unity between individuals. Peace is freedom from worry, disturbance, and oppressive thoughts.
Scriptures - Philippians 4:7
Patience
Patience is slowness in avenging wrongs. It is the quality of restraint that prevents believers from speaking or acting hastily in the face of disagreement, opposition, or persecution.
Scriptures - 1 Thessalonians 5:14, 15
Kindness
Kindness is an eagerness to put others at ease. It is a sweet and attractive temperament that shows friendly regard.
Scriptures - Proverbs 11: 16, 17
Goodness
Goodness is the selfless desire to be-open hearted and generous to others above what they deserve.
Scriptures - Titus 3:8
Faithfulness
Faithfulness is firm devotion to God, loyalty to friends, and dependability to carry out responsibilities. Faith is the conviction that even now God is working and acting on one's behalf.
Scriptures - Revelation 2:10b
Gentleness
Gentleness is a humble non-threatening demeanor that derives from a position of strength and authority, and is useful in calming another's anger. Gentleness is not a quality that is weak and passive.
Scriptures - 1 Peter 3:15
Self-Control
Self-control is to restrain one's emotions, actions, and desires, and to be in harmony with the will of God. Self-control is doing God's will, not living for one's self.
Scriptures - Titus 2:11, 12
Janice
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