Galatians 5:22-23 AMPC
Blessings in the Mighty Name of Yeshua Hamashiach!
Galatians 5:22-23 AMPC
But the fruit of the [Holy] Spirit [the work which His presence within accomplishes] is love, joy (gladness), peace, patience (an even temper, forbearance), kindness, goodness (benevolence), faithfulness, [23] Gentleness (meekness, humility), self-control (self-restraint, continence). Against such things there is no law [that can bring a charge].
The "Fruits of the Spirit" refers to a list of virtues and character traits in the book of Galatians 5:22-23. The Apostle Paul writes about these qualities as attributes that should be evident in the lives of Christians, produced by the Holy Spirit within believers. The Fruits of the Spirit are essential to living a Christian life. They are THE EVIDENCE OF ONE'S RELATIONSHIP WITH YESHUA!
Those in Christ are differentiated from disbelievers in that they have been endowed with the Holy Spirit, allowing them to bear these spiritual fruits.
The Greek word καρπός that we translate as “fruit” usually means fruit in the sense of edible fruits and vegetables, but it can also be translated as offspring, deed, action, result, or profit. In an agrarian society, fruit is a good thing that results from hard work and careful tending. Today, we might use the word “fruit” in a phrase such as the “fruit of our labor” to communicate the results of our efforts. Even if we don’t harvest strawberries or apples, we can have “fruit,” something to show for our work, in a paycheck, a finished project, or even a baby.
"But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere." ~ James 3:17
"You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you." ~ John 15:16
Shalom
Pastor Williams