Bible dictionary for children
Fruit of the Spirit
Fruit of the Spirit is Paul's picture for qualities that grow in a life shaped by God's Spirit.
In simple words
What does it mean?
Fruit of the Spirit is Paul's picture for qualities that grow in a life shaped by God's Spirit. He names love, joy, peace and other forms of good character.
Talk about it
Why might growing fruit be a useful picture for growing character?
An example from the Bible
Galatians contrasts this fruit with harmful behavior. The word fruit is a metaphor for what a life produces, not a list of foods.
Read Galatians 5:22 ↗A little more to explore
Bible context & readings +
Read the surrounding passage to see who is speaking and how this word or idea is being used. The linked reading opens the full chapter.
Related reading: Galatians 5:22
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith,Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
