However this should only challenge us even more to cultivate our character.
It can be a struggle to remain steadfast and live a Christian way of life especially with all the mixed messages and negative influences that we receive from our culture. Chastity also means indulging our physical desires within the right context such as being sexually pure before marriage and by remaining faithful to one’s spouse.Īs a member of the Catholic Faith we are expected to manifest these twelve fruits in our day to day actions. All vocations are called to have chaste in their way of living. We must be connected to the vine (Christ). ChastityĬhastity means giving ourselves to Christ completely whether as a priest, religious or layman. Bearing the Fruit of the Spirit NECESSITIES OF FRUIT BEARING We not only need to bear fruit, but it needs to be 'good' fruit But in order to bear good fruit, there are things that Jesus states are necessities 1.
It does not mean denying ourselves from what we need or want, it is the ability to exercise moderation in everything we do. 'But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. ContinenceĬontinence means having temperance and self-control. Neither listing is exhaustive, as is clear. Live as children of light, for the fruit that the light produces consists of every.
Ephesians 5:8-9 For once you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. In the context of these verses, the singular fruit of the Spirit is contrasted with the plural works of the flesh ( 5:19-21 ). Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. It also means being content with what we have and not harbor any selfish ambitions. The fruit of the Spirit is the result of the Holy Spirits presence and working in the lives of maturing believers and is itemized in Galatians 5:22-23. It is believing that any of our successes, blessings and talents are gifts from God.