But the Spirit produces. Christians are the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). The real evidence of the Spirit living in them, is not speaking in tongues and miraculous powers! The real evidence is these things which Paul now mentions. These are what the Holy Spirit produces as fruits in the branches of the true vine (John 15:1-10). Love. AGAPE - Christian love. See 1 Cor. Ch. 13. Joy. Love induces joy in the Christian! Jesus was a "man of sorrows" to some degree, yet he was also a man of joy (Hebrews 12:2) and showed a sense of humor in the things he said to the Pharisees, Joy is especially associated with the Holy Spirit (compare Romans 14:17 :1 Thessalonians 1:6). Joy contrasts with apathy, gloom, remorse, etc. Peace. An inner harmony and serenity. The Christian can have a different attitude toward everyone and everything, because he is a refugee, a citizen of another world!!! Just a short time and he will be going home!!! Patience. Being able to put up with the other people's faults. The endurance of wrong without anger to revenge. Kindness. The attitude that actively reaches out with a helping hand to others. It is both gentle and generous. Goodness. This is the motive behind kindness. Compare 1 Corinthians 13:6. Faithfulness. Reliability, loyalty.

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