The 9 Fruit of the Spirit and their Definitions
- Love - Seeks the highest good of others
- Joy - Gladness not based on circumstances
- Peace - Contentment, unity between people
- Patience - Slow to speak and slow to anger
- Kindness - Merciful, sweet, and tender
- Goodness - Generous and open hearted
- Faithfulness - Dependable, loyal, and full of trustworthiness
- Gentleness - Humble, calm, non-threatening
- Self-control - Behaving well
- Definition of each trait of the Fruit of the Spirit
- Biblical examples of the trait in action
- How Jesus is our example in showing this trait
- The Greek word and how to pronounce it.
- Comparison of the Good Fruit (Galatians 5) vs. the Bad Fruit (listed in Galatians 5:19-21 and Colossians 3:5-9)
The Fruit of the Spirit is an excellent topic for personal use or as a Bible study tool for small group Bible studies and Sunday school classes. 12 panels, fits inside most Bibles, 8.5 x 5.5 inches, unfolds to 33 inches long
The Importance of Bearing Fruit in the Life of the Christian
Scripture in both the Old and New Testaments refers to bearing fruit. For believers today, the fruit of the Spirit represents the outward or visible growth believers experience in Christ through the Holy Spirit. That's why this teaching is so important. The Fruit of the Spirit pamphlet is an excellent tool for teaching students of all ages how the Spirit works in and through believers to achieve true change in behaviors and actions. It also makes an outstanding devotional or reference guide.