Bible: Vices, Virtues, & Fruits

Romans 8:29-30

For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.

Revelation 19:6b-8a

"Hallelujah!For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and exult and give him the glory,for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and his Bride has made herself ready; it was granted her to clothe herself with fine linen, bright and pure"

1 Peter 5:5

Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble."

Galatians 5:22-25

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit.

1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

Love

Joyfully choosing others over yourself

Joy

A constant delight that comes from an eternal perspective

Peace

Freedom from conflict and a state of wholeness

Patience

The ability to endure difficulty without losing self-control

Kindness

A constant readiness to help/serve others

Goodness

Moral excellence- especially regarding the welfare of others

Faithfulness

The stability of character that allows people to trust you

Gentleness

Not being overly impressed by a sense of one's self-importance. Meekness, Courtesy, and Humility

Self-Control

Restraint of one's emotions, impulses, or desires

Wrath

Letting yourself be carried along by hatred, resentment or a desire for revenge

Generosity

Freely giving without expecting anything in return. Selflessly giving

Greed

Storing up one's treasures on earth

Chasity

Purity/holiness regarding sex

Lust

Internal sexual sin

Diligence

Virtue of working hard, steadily, and earnestly to the glory of God - even when no one is watching

Sloth

A reluctance to work

Temperance

The developed ability to deny oneself, to limit pleasure and luxury from becoming excessive

Gluttony

Over-valuing or over-indulging in something (even a good thing)

Gratitude

Acknowledging receipt of a kindness (a gift, help, favor, etc.)

Envy

Letting yourself desire something that is not for you

Pride

A focus on one's own abilities, qualities, achievements, status, etc.

Humility

Having a right view of one's self

What does it mean for God to be jealous?

God's jealousy is His delight in/desire for what is His

Contrast biblical love and faith with the world's view of them

Biblical love is joyfully choosing others over yourself, while worldly love is a feeling. Biblical faith is a confidence that drives one to live differently. Worldly faith is mental assent or hope.

Contrast biblical joy with the world's idea of happiness

Biblical joy is a constant delight that comes from an eternal perspective. Happiness is a temporary emotional feeling of pleasure that depends on circumstances.

Recognize and articulate a biblical understanding of Work, Feasting, and Sex

They are all good things from God. They can be corrupted into a vice if you have to much of them.