LoveI Corinthians 13:4-7JoyResponse to eventsLuke 15:8-11I Corinthians 13:6James 1:2Motivates to actionII Corinthians 8:2III John 1:4 – This should be the greatest joy from our children.PeaceFreedom from disturbance, fighting, or war.In spite of circumstances.Takes effort.Hand in hand with unity.Ephesians 2:14-15; 4:3Protects us.PatienceEnduring in anticipation of a preferred outcome.Romans 9:22; 2:4Undergirded by faith.Hebrews 6:12KindnessAlso, gentlenessAllied with grace, compassion, humility, patience, tolerance.Ephesians 2:7; Colossians 3:12; Romans 2:4Contrast to severityRomans 11:22GoodnessDoing what is pleasing to the LordWith righteousness and truth.Ephesians 5:7-11FaithfulnessLove believes all thingsI Corinthians 13:7Faith can be seen, works through love.Matthew 9:2; Galatians 5:6Faith toward God, holding to THE faith.GentlenessMeekness, humility, as seen in JesusMatthew 11:29Not just for wives!I Peter 3:4Contrasted with a rod, boldnessI Corinthians 4:21; II Corinthians 10:1-2Restore one caught in trespass with gentleness.Galatians 6:1Self-controlIn power / strength / might / dominionLuke 1:51; Ephesians 6:10; I Peter 4:11 – ascribed to JesusHaving power over selfOne who demands every whim be fulfilled is not strong, but lead by desires in weakness.
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