Fruits of The Spirit

The fruits of the spirit you should know!


Just like you will know a tree by the fruits in which it bears, likewise as stewards of God, may our everyday life and character bear fruits of the Holy Spirit of God. May it carry the love, joy, peace, kindness, goodness and more. May God's light shines brightly on our face so well that we are created in His image.

What is the fruit of the spirit?

The fruit of the spirit isn't actually a fruit like grapes, strawberries, and watermelon. The fruits of the spirit actually are characteristic of God that we can implement by coming closer to God. The fruit of the spirit are essentially characteristics that come from spending alone time with God and being in his word. We embody a pure love and joy. We have peace in our hearts, our tongue speaks kindness. We easily give grace and forbearance because we have understanding. We are reflections of goodness, faithfulness, and gentleness. We are able to practice self-control. The fruits of the spirit are characteristics that become a lifestyle and from these simple characteristics we can transform our lives for the greater good and transform those around us. The fruits of the spirit are free. You do not have to go to a farmer's market or a grocery store to buy them. The Holy spirit is local and the fruit of God are a prayer away! Below are 9 characteristics of the fruit of the Holy Spirit you can ask God for today.

1. Love

2. Joy

3. Peace

4. Forbearance

5. Kindness

6. Goodness

7. Faithfulness

8. Gentleness

9. Self Control




Bible Verses:

Galatians 5:22-23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.


Ephesians 5:8-9
For once you were in darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light, for the fruit that the light produces consists of every form of goodness, righteousness, and truth.


Matthew 7:16-17
Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.