Fruit of the Spirit - Part 3

“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

🌿 Jesus: Example of gentleness. 

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

🌿 Jesus: Example of self-control. 

1 Peter 2:23

Healthy practices to gain more self-control:

• Pray, meditate, be mindful
• Get enough sleep
• Create routines/be proactive