Episode Notes: The Fruit of the Spirit is not achieved by human effort alone, but they grow naturally in a life guided by the Holy Spirit. These qualities are unified and organically produced, like fruit growing on a healthy tree.

1. Love– Unselfish, sacrificial care and concern for others.
2. Joy– Deep, abiding gladness rooted in GOD, instead of circumstances.
3. Peace– Inner calm and harmony with GOD and others.
4. Patience – Not the ability to wait, but how we act while waiting.
5. Kindness– Compassionate and helpful behavior toward others.
6. Goodness– Moral integrity and virtue.
7. Faithfulness– Loyalty, reliability, and steadfastness in relationships and commitments.
8. Gentleness– Humility and consideration in dealing with others.
9. Self-control– Discipline over one’s desires, impulses, and actions.

Galatians 5:22-23 (AMP) “But the fruit of the Spirit [the result of His presence within us] is LOVE [unselfish concern for others], JOY, [inner] PEACE, PATIENCE [not the ability to wait, but how we act while waiting], KINDNESS, GOODNESS, FAITHFULNESS, GENTLENESS, SELF-CONTROL.”