9 definitions by LoveLight
One of the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. A visible attribute of a true Christian life as found in Galatians 5:22-23.
Joy is not a human-based happiness that comes and goes, rather, true joy is divine in its origin. It is a Spirit-given expression that flourishes best in hard times.
"The joy of the Lord is your strength" Nehemiah 8:10
"The joy of the Lord is your strength" Nehemiah 8:10
by LoveLight October 28, 2012
One of the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. A visible attribute of a true Christian life as found in Galatians 5:22-23.
Agape love denotes an undefeatable benevolence and unconquerable goodwill that always seeks the highest of the other, no matter what he does. It is the self-giving love that gives freely without asking anything in return, and does not consider the worth of its object.
Agape love denotes an undefeatable benevolence and unconquerable goodwill that always seeks the highest of the other, no matter what he does. It is the self-giving love that gives freely without asking anything in return, and does not consider the worth of its object.
"And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love." 2 John 1:6
by LoveLight November 11, 2012
One of the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. A visible attribute of a true Christian life as found in Galatians 5:22-23.
Kindness is doing something and not expecting anything in return. Kindness is respect and helping others without waiting for someone to help one back. It implies kindness no matter what.
We should live "in purity, understanding, patience and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love; in truthful speech and in the power of God; with weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left". 2Corinthians 6:6-7
We should live "in purity, understanding, patience and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love; in truthful speech and in the power of God; with weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left". 2Corinthians 6:6-7
by LoveLight October 28, 2012
One of the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. A visible attribute of a true Christian life as found in Galatians 5:22-23.
Faithfulness is committing oneself to something or someone. Being faithful requires personal resolve not to wander away from commitments or promises.
"I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith". Ephesians 3:16-17
"I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith". Ephesians 3:16-17
by LoveLight October 28, 2012
One of the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. A visible attribute of a true Christian life as found in Galatians 5:22-23.
Having command or mastery over, or possession of, one's own behaviour.
"...make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love."
2 Peter 1:5-7
"...make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love."
2 Peter 1:5-7
by LoveLight October 28, 2012
One of the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. A visible attribute of a true Christian life as found in Galatians 5:22-23.
Denotes lenience, forbearance, fortitude, patient endurance, longsuffering. It describes a person who has the power to exercise revenge but instead exercises restraint.
We are "strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness". Colossians 1:11
We are "strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness". Colossians 1:11
by LoveLight October 28, 2012
One of the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. A visible attribute of a true Christian life as found in Galatians 5:22-23.
The state or quality of being good. Moral excellence; virtue.
The state or quality of being good. Moral excellence; virtue.
by LoveLight November 11, 2012