Fruits of the Holy Spirit

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Peace

He said to his disciples on Easter morning, "this I gave you." A disciple faithful to God's will is serene, not overly anxious or upset. This comes from knowing that all will work out well because God is with us.

Faithfulness

Keep your promises. You show this when you show loyalty to God and to those whom you have commited yourself. These people are dependable, trustworthy, and obedient.

Gentleness

Strength tempered by love leads you to be gentle, peaceful, and gracious. A person showing this has the power to forget instead of getting angry.

Goodness

This flows from God's great love. It is a sign that you love all people with out exception and do good to them.

Joy

This is a deep and constant gladness in the Lord that circumstances cannot destroy. It comes from a good relationship with God and others - a relationship of genuine love.

Generosity

This is a willingness to forgive even at the cost to yourself. It expresses concern for meeting the needs of others even if it means sacrificing something of your own.

Chastity

This is being faithful to ones sexuality and conduct and intention. It helps us live out our sexuality in a proper manner. For example, Married people are celibate to the entire world except for one person - their spouse. All people, married and single, Are called to practice this.

Modesty

This is moderation and all your actions, especially your can conservation and external behavior. This is a sign that you give credit to God for your talent and successes. This is an attitude that protects what is most personal to us, refusing to reveal that which should remain private. Guides the way a person looks at others and asked towards them, respecting the dignity of others.

Kindness

This is shown by generous acts of service. These people are compassionate and considerate. They see the best in others.

Love

This, or charity, is shown in selfless service to others by your words and actions. This is a sign that you love God and that you love others as Jesus loves you.

Patience

We are confronted with difficulties on a daily basis. This is love that is going to endure life's suffering and difficulties, the routine and the unexpected. It means not giving up and difficult or unwelcome situations.

Self-control

You can discipline your physical and emotional desires by being modest respectful for others. With this you can be in charge of your emotions and desires instead of the other way around.


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