156. FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT

GALATIANS 5:22-23

1. Love is the source of obedience. "If a man love Me, he will keep My words" (Jhn 14:23).

2. Joy is the flower of holiness. "Righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost" (Rom 14:17).

3. Peace is the outcome of trustfulness. "Be careful for nothing…and the peace of God" (Phl 4:6-7).

4. Long-Suffering is the wife of patience. "With long-suffering, forbearing one another in love" (Eph 4:2).

5. Gentleness is the daughter of love. "Gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men" (Tts 3:2).

6. Goodness is the activity of grace. "To do good and to communicate forget not" (Hbr 13:16).

7. Faith is the faithfulness of courage. "This is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith" (1Jo 5:4).

8. Meekness is the lesson learned from Christ. "Learn of Me, for I am meek and lowly" (Mat 11:29).

9. Temperance is the mastery of faith. "Add to faith…temperance" (2Pe 1:5-6).

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