The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and temperance. This love is God's own love, demonstrated in the crucifixion of Christ, and is given to believers at the moment of regeneration. As we grow in the Word and walk in the Spirit, we grow in this love, which frees us from inner fears, pride, and insecurities, and liberates us for the purpose of loving others.
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