“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.”
Galatians 5:22-23 (ESV)
Fruit “karpos” (Greek) the natural product of a living thing
Faithfulness
“pistis” (Greek) Personification of good faith, trust and reliability.
- Deut. 31:8
- Ps. 34:18
- Ps. 139:7-9
- Is. 41:10
- Is. 40:31
- 2 Tim. 2:13
1 Thessalonians
- Turn away from idols (1:9).
- Stay away from compromise and perversion. Live a life surrounded by holiness (4:7).
- Aspire to lead a calm and peaceful life (4:11).
- Be joyful in every season (5:16).
- Make your life a prayer (5:17).
- Give thanks (5:18).
🌿 Jesus: Example of faithfulness/trust.
Luke 22:42
Gentleness
“prautés” (Greek); noun
a quality of gentle friendliness - gentleness, meekness (as strength that accommodates to another's weakness), consideration, restrained patience, patient trust in the midst of difficult circumstances
- Gal. 5:23
- 1 Peter 3:15
- Eph. 4:2
“praus” (Greek); adjective
Gentle, demonstration power w/o undue harshness
- Matt. 11:28-30 3
- Matt. 21:5 4
“epiekes” (Greek); adjective
gentle, fair, reasonable, equal
- Phil. 4:4-5 1
Luke 8:10-11
Self-control
“egkrateia” (Greek)
mastery from within, self-control
self-mastery, self-restraint, self-control, continence.
- Romans 8:13
- Titus 2:11-12
- 1 Cor. 9:25-27
1 Peter 2:23
Healthy practices to gain more self-control:
- Pray, meditate, be mindful
- Get enough sleep
- Create routines/be proactive