The Ninefold Fruit
The organic character of Christ grown by the Spirit.
Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.
The big idea
Walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.
Opening scripture
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,”
What does “The Ninefold Fruit” walk through?
The Ninefold Fruit
Galatians 5:22 · KJV
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
In plain English
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
Walking in Truth
Paul's letter to Galatians reveals the boundless depths of gospel grace. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. By applying this truth daily, our hearts find steady peace.
“Walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.”
Pray
Father, thank You for the truth of Galatians 5:22. Let Your Holy Spirit empower me to walk in its light today. Amen.
Write it down
How can the truth of Galatians 5:22 shape your mindset today?
Abide in Grace
Let the peace of Christ rule in your heart today.
Which passages does this journey use?
One passage, drawn from Galatians 5:22. Every verse appears here in the King James text with a plain-English line beside it, so you can read it without a commentary open. Allow about 4 minutes for the whole thing, or 4 short sittings.
- Galatians 5:22
Read any of these in full on the complete KJV, or look the wording up independently at Blue Letter Bible.
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