Good and Bad Fruits Defined


Good and Bad Fruits Defined


Definitions from The Random House Dictionary of the English Language

 

Fruits of the flesh:  Galatians 5:19-21

 

Immorality — Immoral quality, character, or conduct; wickedness; evilness; sexual misconduct; unchastity or lewdness.

 

Impurity — Ceremonially unclean, as things, animals, etc.; not morally pure or proper; unchaste or obscene.

 

Sensuality — Sensual nature (pertaining to, inclined to, or preoccupied with the gratification of the senses or appetites; carnal; voluptuous); unrestrained indulgence in sensual pleasures; lewdness; unchastity.

 

Idolatry — The religious worship of idols (an image or other material object representing a deity to which religious worship is addressed); excessive or blind adoration, reverence, devotion to anything.

 

Sorcery — The art, practices, or spells of a person who is supposed to exercise supernatural powers through the aid of evil spirits; black magic; witchcraft.

 

Enmities — A feeling or condition of hostility; hatred; ill will; animosity; antagonism.

 

Strife — Vigorous or bitter conflict, discord, or antagonism; a quarrel, struggle, or clash; competition or rivalry; strenuous effort.

 

Jealousy — Feeling resentment against a person because of his rivalry, success, or advantages; mental uneasiness from suspicion or fear of rivalry, unfaithfulness, etc., as in love or aims.

 

Outbursts of anger — A strong feeling of displeasure and belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong; wrath; to excite to anger or wrath.

 

Disputes — Arguments; debates; to quarrel or fight about; contest; to strive against, oppose; bickering, squabbling.

 

Dissensions — Strong disagreement; discord; a contention or quarrel; difference in sentiment or opinion.

 

Factions — A group or clique within a larger group, party, government, organization or the like; party strife and intrigue; dissension.

 

Envying — A feeling of discontent or jealousy, usually with ill will, at seeing another’s superiority, advantages, or success; desire for some advantage possessed by another.

 

Drunkenness — Being in a temporary state in which one’s physical and mental faculties are impaired by an excess of alcoholic liquor; intoxicated.

 

Carousing — To engage in a drunken revel; a noisy or drunken feast or social gathering; to drink deeply and frequently; drain the cup again and again.

Fruits of the Spirit:  Galatians 5:22-23

 

Love — A feeling of warm personal attachment or deep affection, as for a parent, child, or friend; affectionate concern for the well being of others; the benevolent affection of God for His creatures, or the reverent affection due from them to God.

 

Joy — The emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something good or satisfying; keen pleasure; a source or cause of keen pleasure or delight; the expression or display of glad feeling; festive gaiety; state of happiness or felicity; to feel joy, be glad, rejoice.

 

Peace — A state of mutual harmony between people or groups, especially in personal relations; cessation of or freedom from any strife or dissension; freedom of the mind from annoyance, distraction, anxiety, an obsession; tranquility; serenity; silence; stillness.

 

Patience — The bearing of provocation, annoyance, misfortune, pain, etc., without complaint, loss of temper, irritation, or the like; an ability or willingness to suppress restlessness or annoyance in waiting; quiet perseverance; even-tempered care, diligence.

 

Kindness — The state or quality of being kind (of a good or benevolent nature or disposition; indulgent, considerate, or helpful; mild; gentle; clement; loving); friendly feeling; liking.

 

Goodness — The state or quality of being good (morally excellent; virtuous; righteous; pious; right; proper; fit; well-behaved; reliable; safe; genuine; not counterfeit; sound or valid; dependable; responsible; healthful; beneficial; agreeable; pleasant; genial); kindly feeling; kindness; generosity.

 

Faithfulness — Strict or thorough in the performance of duty; true to one’s word, promises, vows, etc.; steady in allegiance or affection; loyal; reliable, trusted or believed; full of faith; believing; the body of loyal members of any party or group.

 

Gentleness — Kindly, amiable, mild, not severe, rough, or violent; gradual; soft or low; polite; refined.

 

Self-control — Control or restraint of oneself or one’s actions, feelings, etc.