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Fruit of the Spirit // Self-Control

Probably the hardest fruit of the Spirit to work on. Probably the one that we truly need the most; the one that can contribute to the ability to use the other fruits too! Maybe that’s why Paul saved it for last.

Read: Galatians 5:22-23

Context: See Intro

Notes:

  • Webster // ability to control oneself
  • Greek // ἐγκράτεια, enkrateia
  • Strength with temperament
  • This fruit is a “what comes first” situation. Self-control isn’t possible, without the help of the Holy Spirit.

Discuss with Kids :

  • Why do we need self-control?
  • What behaviors do we need to focus on controlling?
  • Can we control others? NO!
  • How do we gain self-control? Only by the Holy Spirit living and working inside of us.

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    Fruit of the Spirit // Gentleness

    Gentleness can be simple when we’re thinking we need to be gentle when holding a baby, helping the injured, or picking a flower. But what about this biblical gentleness that’s more about humility? How easy is that? Read: Galatians 5:22-23 Context: See Intro Notes: Webster // quality of being kind, tender, or mild-mannered Greek // πραΰτης , prautēs

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    Fruit of the Spirit // Faithfulness

    Faith. Faithful. Faithfulness. A lot of words to consider meanings. These words can lead to great conversations about how we can trust scripture, God, and each other. Read: Galatians 5:22-23 Context: See Intro Notes: Webster //  quality of being faithful Greek // πίστις, pistis Active meaning of believing & trusting Discuss with Kids : What is faith? complete

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    Fruit of the Spirit // Goodness

    There are quite a few meanings for the word goodness in the Greek language. This meaning is less shiny and proper and more about the quality of doing what is right. So a little stern and strong in convictions. Read: Galatians 5:22-23 Context: See Intro Notes: Webster // quality of being morally good or virtuous Greek // ἀγαθωσύνη,

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    Fruit of the Spirit // Patience

    In the circles of motherhood I’m in, patience is a common thing for prayer. Moms need the ability and capacity to handle motherhood. But don’t we all need this ability, motherhood or not? What a world we could live in if we all had more patience. Driving through traffic would be more pleasant. Read: Galatians

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    Fruit of the Spirit // Peace

    A goal for the world, both believers and nonbelievers, would probably be for peace. That beauty pageant cliche answer about world peace isn’t just a made up thing, it’s something that would be amazing. Wouldn’t it? Since we can’t really make world peace happen, what about peace in our homes? What about peace in our

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