Galatians 5:22-23. But the fruit of the Spirit is love…against such things there is no law. The law stirs up our flesh, so praise God that the
Learning to live by the indwelling life of Christ.
Galatians 5:22-23. But the fruit of the Spirit is love…against such things there is no law. The law stirs up our flesh, so praise God that the
Self Control: Egkrateia. This may be the hardest one to wrap our heads around. How can SELF control be from the Spirit’s control? Shouldn’t it
Gentleness: Prautas. This is a great word for Paul to mix into this “fruit salad.” In some ways it sums up this whole list, along
Faithfulness: Pistis. The word pistis can mean faith (belief) or faithfulness. In other words it can be either the cause or the effect. This can
Goodness: Agathosune Paul is stacking these character traits up, one by one, building a wall of love and faithfulness that comes from the Spirit of
Kindness: Chrestotes Chrestotes is goodness in action. Meeting needs. Sharing. Benevolence. It is a selfless act that expects nothing in return. The person with chrestotes