Galatians 5:22-26

22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. 24 And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.

Faithfulness

Pistis

Strong Conviction, Fidelity, Trustworthiness, Reliable

Romans 3:1-8

3 Then what advantage has the Jew? Or what is the value of circumcision? 2 Much in every way. To begin with, the Jews were entrusted with the oracles of God. 3 What if some were unfaithful? Does their faithlessness nullify the faithfulness of God? 4 By no means! Let God be true though every one were a liar, as it is written,

“That you may be justified in your words,
    and prevail when you are judged.”

5 But if our unrighteousness serves to show the righteousness of God, what shall we say? That God is unrighteous to inflict wrath on us? (I speak in a human way.) 6 By no means! For then how could God judge the world? 7 But if through my lie God's truth abounds to his glory, why am I still being condemned as a sinner? 8 And why not do evil that good may come?—as some people slanderously charge us with saying. Their condemnation is just.

Gentleness

Prautēs

Mild in disposition, Meekness, Gentleness of spirit

2 Timothy 2:22-26

22 So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. 23 Have nothing to do with foolish, ignorant controversies; you know that they breed quarrels. 24 And the Lord's servant[e] must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil, 25 correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth, 26 and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, after being captured by him to do his will.


Self-Control

Egkrateia

One who master’s themselves: Their Desires, Passions, and Appetites

1 Peter 4:7-11

7 The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. 8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 9 Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.



  • What are the three fruits of spirit for today and what is their Greek word?

    What does it mean that God is faithful?

    What does it mean to master yourself?

  • Do you have any questions or thoughts from this lesson?

    What stood out to you most?

    How do I show faithfulness

    How do we deal gently with people, even those we disagree with?

    How do practice self-control?

    What have you learned most in this Series?

    How can we practically live this series out?

  • How was your emotional and physical health this week?

    What is a serious stressor in your life?

    How has your personal time with God been this week?

    Would you like to share your personal temptations and how can we help you overcome them?

    Is there anything that we need to discuss that we have not already?

    How can we pray for each other this week?

    Pray for one another, invite each person to pray even if it is just a few sentences.