How to Know Which Fruit of the Spirit You Most Display

All Christians have the fruit of the Spirit, which is listed in Galatians 5:22-23. They don't have just one or two fruits, but all of them. Connecting to the fruit of the Spirit is done through the work of the Holy Spirit. If we choose to plug into the Spirit to demonstrate a fruit of the Spirit, we will be able to live out that fruit. Knowing which fruit you most display tells us which fruit we can grow in. Gladly, the Spirit is there to help us grow.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Bible

1. The first fruit is Love. Demonstrating the fruit of love is being a caring person who is sensitive to others. A person demonstrating love is a giving person...this giving is from the heart.

2. The next fruit is Joy. Joy does not mean being happy all the time. It means having the deep understanding of what Jesus did for you, and living in that joy. This fruit is demonstrated in joyful living, shining the light of Christ to all, and having an unending reserve of inner strength in fully trusting God no matter the circumstance.

3. The fruit of Peace comes directly from God. His peace passes understanding. If you are peaceful, and that logically doesn't make sense with what is going on around you, that is the peace of God.

4. Patience is a fruit many of us request from time to time. Isn't it great to know that we already own it? We can be patient as long as we need to with the Spirit's power if we choose to do so.

5. Kindness is a fruit displayed by giving and gracious people. Helping others with whatever their needs are shows great kindness. Thinking only positive thoughts about the person comes from a kind person.

6. Goodness is a fruit which show the integrity and character of a person. If we are fair and just, and wish others goodwill; if we are honest and hardworking; these are characteristics of a good person.

7. Being faithful is a fruit is displayed in someone who you can trust will not let you down. Faithful people keep their promises.

8. Gentleness is a fruit that is misunderstood in today's world. Gentleness does not mean being a doormat for people to walk over. Gentleness means to have an inner strength from God that is displayed tenderly towards others.

9. Self-control is a fruit that is often requested because it is self-control that keeps us from falling off our diets, staying away from unhealthy habits, and being committed to growing in Christ.

Tips & Warnings

• Review with a friend or family member the fruit you display most and fruit that needs to ripen a bit.