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Gentleness is a fruit of the Spirit, but the concept often has been misunderstood. Gentleness doesn’t equal weakness.
The Persuasive Power of a Gentle Spirit
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David Faust
A Man of Few Words
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Dave Faust wrote this article because this coming Sunday is Father’s Day. His series on the Fruit of the Spirit will resume next week.
If One Word Could Describe You
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We are complex beings described by many things, but perhaps no description could be better than being regarded as faithful.
The Hard Edge of Kindness and Goodness
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Jesus showed kindness and goodness throughout his ministry—including on the cross as he promised salvation to a dying thief, asked the Father to forgive his killers, and provided for the care of his mother.
Wait a Minute
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Patience isn’t our natural inclination, but it’s a Christ-like quality and a fruit of the spirit.
The Necessary Estuary
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Peace is more than a political policy or an abstract goal. Ultimately, we find peace in a Person: the “Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6). Christ is the necessary estuary.
Finding Joy When Life Isn’t Enjoyable
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Joy is more than light-hearted levity based on happy circumstances. It’s not a fleeting feeling; it’s a fruit of the Spirit—a by-product of God’s presence in your life.
Are You Lovesick?
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Not surprisingly, love is listed first among the Fruit of the Spirit because love is the fertile soil where other virtues thrive and grow.
The Fruit of the Spirit
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What kind of spiritual fruit delights God’s heart and reveals his character to the world? Here’s the answer: “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control” (Galatians 5:22-23).