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Free Download – Fruits of the Spirit Scriptures List
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What is Meant by Fruits of the Spirit?
The Fruit of the Spirit is made up of nine visible qualities, or attributes, of a Christian’s life. These fruits, or traits, are spoken about in Galatians 5:22-23.
Fruits of the Spirit include:
1. Love
2. Joy
3. Peace
4. Longsuffering
5. Gentleness
6. Goodness
7. Faith
8. Meekness
9. Temperance
As one, these nine qualities are the fruits that Christians should be manifesting in their lives. When followers of Christ live their lives by these qualities, the world sees the result – a person walking in the Holy Spirit – hence the name Fruit of the Spirit.
Christians will grow in their walk by studying, and then applying, each of these traits in their lives. It’s important to understand that these nine fruits of the spirit come directly from God Himself and every Christian’s goal should be to incorporate them into their own life. This isn’t done through willpower or human strength, but by the amazing workings of the Holy Spirit in that person’s heart and life.
Made in His Image
God wants to transmit His own divine qualities into His people to enable them to be the reflection of Him to the world. Because of the faulty human nature, it is only by His Spirit that Christians can actually live out these qualities on a daily basis. God literally infuses the believer with fresh doses of His Godly characteristics to then pour out to those around them.
It Only Takes One Thing to Receive the Fruits of the Holy Spirit
In order to possess all nine of the fruits of the spirit, one must first die to self and allow Christ to dwell in them and shine through them. It’s such a relief to know that, as believers, all one must do is to to surrender their fleshly desires to the work of the Spirit in them. For some this is easier said than done, but oh what a reward once it has been completed. Once a person completely gives themself, then His mighty infusion of these Godly qualities flows through their own lives and into others around them.
There’s No Room for Anything Less than Complete Humbleness
It takes a heart totally humbled and fully surrendered to the Holy Spirit, along with an awareness of the believer’s intense need for the Spirit’s power at work in their lives. Then the Fruit of the Spirit will truly be seen by the world for what it is – a living proof of God’s nature in His people.
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