Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:22-25

Love

There are four types of Love:

Storge – empathy bond.

Philia – friend bond.

Eros – romantic love.

Agape – unconditional "God" love.

Joy

The Holy Spirit brings joy to every Christian. He fills our hearts with praise and thankfulness to God. Just look back over the last days how joyful have your life been? How can you experience this refreshing fruit of the Spirit fully?

Peace

“Peace, I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” “Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Patience

Consider it all joy, my brothers and sisters when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. James: 1:2-4.

Kindness

Acts of kindness have the potential to make the world a happier place. An act of kindness can boost feelings of confidence, being in control, happiness and optimism. They may also encourage others to repeat the good deeds they've experienced themselves – contributing to a more positive community.

Goodness

Goodness, morality, virtue refer to qualities of character or conduct that entitle the possessor to approval and esteem. Goodness is the simple word for the general quality recognized in character or conduct.

Faithfulness

Faithfulness to God mean that when we are truly faithful to Him, this shapes the way we live. For example, we are able to be loyal in our relationships here on Earth and truly love others. Faithfulness requires us to submit our ways to God. It comes from a place of realizing that we are in need of a Savior and that He is in control of our lives.

Gentleness

Gentleness so important to God? The Bible speaks of God as our tender Father-Mother, the loving Shepherd caring for His flock -- us. Since gentleness comes from God, it carries with it divine power. And because gentleness has its source in God, as we're gentler we feel closer to God and can increasingly express His loving power.

Self Control

Self-control, according to Galatians 5:23, is a product of having the Holy Spirit. Being a product or fruit of the Holy Spirit, means having the Holy Spirit is a prerequisite. Self-control comes from the indwelling and transformation by the Holy Spirit.

In closing, getting the most out of the Fruit of the Spirit is God’s highest purpose for us as Christians is to make us like Jesus as stated in Romans 8. As we fulfill this purpose by getting to know our Lord better and by obeying Him, we will exhibit the Fruit of the Spirit whether we are aware of it or not. In these day our world is fragment ,confusing and sin is so flagrant, just one person who exhibits this fruit of God’s Spirit can make a difference. Nothing attracts unbelievers and believers alike to God as much as seeing a life lived out in love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. Let us not become boastful, challenging one another, envying one another. 25-26.