The Fruit of the Spirit

September

Love

"A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another."  John 13:34

October

Joy

"Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."  Thessalonians 5:16-18

November

Peace

"The peace of God which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."  Philippians 4:7

December

Patience

"Count it all joy when you fall into various trials knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience."  James 1:2-3

January

Kindness

"But love your enemies, do good and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High.  For He is kind to the unthankful and selfish."  Luke 6:35

February

Goodness

"You must rid yourselves of all such things as these; anger, rage, malice, slander and filthy language...you have taken off your old self...which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator."  Colossians 3:8-10

March

Faithfulness

"...but I will not take my love from him, nor will I every betray my faithfulness.  I will not violate my covenant or alter what my lips have uttered."  Psalms 89: 33-34

April

Gentleness

"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."  Proverbs 15:1

May

Self-Control

"Those controlled by sinful nature cannot please God.  You, however are controlled not by sinful nature, but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you."  Romans 8:8-9

June

Love

"But earnestly desire the best gifts...the greatest of these is Love."  1 Corinthians 12:31; 13:13