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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Gentleness Easy to be gentle when /

if ……….

Difficult to be gentlle when / if ……..

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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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Stop Think What could happen? Is that what you

want? Is that what God

wants?

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