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
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May 9: Great Is Christ’s Faithfulness.
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
May 8: O My Goodness (is his goodness).
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
May 7: Try a Little Kindness (or a lot if your in Christ).
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
May 6: Never Pray For Patience… (Because In Christ You Already Have It).
Patience: Makrothumia This Greek word for patience, makrothumia, means to suffering long (or the KJV’s longsuffering). It is a word that is connected to trials
May 5: Give His Peace A Chance.
Peace: Irene The fruit (singular) of the Spirit is love, joy, and peace. These all work together in our lives to reflect the life of
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