Galatians 5:22 - 23 defines "the fruit of the Spirit as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law."
When I think about my word, "tongue," I think how much more Christ-like I could be and how much less trouble I would have with my tongue if I truly exhibited the fruit of the Spirit in my life.
- love - agape love is selfless, sacrificial, and unconditional.
- joy - the settled assurance that God is in control in every situation.
- peace - freedom from disturbance, quiet, and tranquility.
- patience - quiet, steady perseverance.
- kindness - the practice or quality of being kind (of a friendly, generous, or warm hearted nature.
- goodness - moral excellence, piety, virtue
- faithfulness - love hanging on (love this definition!)
- gentleness - meekness: restraint coupled with strength and courage.
- self-control - mastery over mind, body, and mouth
Look at these definitions; I love the words used to define the fruit of the spirit. I love the strength and solidness of these words. I don't have to be in submission to my tongue; I can have mastery over my tongue - perseverance, mastery, restraint coupled with strength and courage - powerful.
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