May the Holy Spirit indwell

 

Holy Spirit fruitGreater gift of love (Holy Spirit Gift)
love
joy
peacedoesn't envy
patience/ forebearance, longsufferingpatient, keeps no record or wrong
gentlenessnot easily angered
kindnesskind
goodnessdoesn't delight in evil, but rejoices with truth
faithfulnessalways protects, trust, hopes, perseveres, never fails
meeknessdoesn't boast, isn't proud
temperance/self-controlisn't rude, self-seeking, or easily angered

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