The Fruits of the Holy Spirit are the twelve qualities that the Most High wants all his children to have during their lives, which are derived from the gifts received in those precious moments when they were baptized and confirmed. According to Christian traditions these are: Charity, Joy, Peace, Patience, Long-suffering, Kindness, Kindness, Meekness, Fidelity, Modesty, Contingency and Chastity.
The fruits of the Holy Spirit, which develop throughout life, define the coexistence and harmony of human beings. An example of this are the saints who have delivered all their fruits and have exercised the cardinal virtue of strength, temperament, justice, prudence.
This also leads us to consider that, just as our Lord has given wisdom, intelligence, advice, strength, knowledge, piety and fear through divine grace, now it is up to each one of the individuals to behave according to his teachings.
So that the holy spirit, who dwells in them, can guide them on that path that is to live in religion and sow with their own actions, so that they can obtain many fruits, which will make them better people, because they comfort them internally.
Of course, all the benefits of these fruits of the Holy Spirit will be reflected externally, thus generating a unique feedback, of greater divine connection with the Holy Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
What are the Fruits of the Holy Spirit?
Next, we present the twelve fruits of the holy spirit, which must be delivered and practiced according to the words and teachings of the Supreme.
love or charity
He who brings love or charity shows our Lord in his life, it is he who allows him to act. (Ga2, 20). As the Supreme is love and lives in us, through the spirit, this great fruit is projected to loved ones and other people. This is manifested in accordance with the dedication, sacrifice, forgiveness, commitment and dedication that one has.
In this way, it is hoped to live better and earn the merits for eternity. In this sense, love is the fruit obtained through the love of God and neighbor, in principle it is the power that unites people, which is strengthened as it develops and is reciprocated with a gesture, some sweet words or any other wonderful action.
Joy or Joy
It is the fruit that naturally comes from love. It is like the light of the sun, or the scent of the flower, or the heat of the fire. This joy does not disappear because of difficulties; on the contrary, it grows and becomes stronger among them, since it becomes more necessary than ever. When someone is in communion with God, the person is happy; and he also seeks to make others happy. It is a joy that surpasses all joy of the flesh or material things.
Joy is linked with love or charity. Joy is considered the complete satisfaction of each individual. It is the metaphor of the growth of the Supreme and the Lord in the hearts of men. In the biblical scriptures, this fruit is expressed through celebration, especially regarding the birth of Jesus, his life as a messenger of the Almighty, and his resurrection.
Peace
Peace is the perfection of joy, since it means having the Most High in our hearts, which makes us peaceful people and keeps our souls in constant joy. In Catholicism, this fruit is the joy that comes from achieving material goods and the joy of receiving the word of the Almighty.
Patience
Anyone who provides this fruit can counteract the disturbances of the battle against the enemies of the soul and their invisible and visible forces. It also facilitates a harmonious meeting with the people with whom we are dealing. Patience makes us Christians who know how to control themselves and keep us from getting upset or agitated. This fruit helps to overcome pain and prevents us from complaining about the problems and suffering of life.
Long-suffering
Through long-suffering, the Holy Spirit leads us to wait serenely, without disturbance, for the benefits we expect from the Lord, from other people and from ourselves, and if it is for a long time, maintaining hope makes us strong in delays spiritual.
Long-suffering therefore is related to one's own temperament. It is a control force where there is no room for anger. Learning to dominate this fruit is necessary and is its frequent request, so that people can stand firm in the face of the vicissitudes and difficulties that arise in life.
Benignity
It is a permanent disposition toward benevolence and kindness. It is a fruit that helps us to be soft and defend the truth, knowing how to argue. Provides a special sweetness, when dealing with others. It is a great sign of the holiness of a soul and the action in it of the holy spirit. Likewise, it is charged with the Supreme power, which by giving it causes everyone we are dealing with to obtain some joy.
Goodness
It is the power that helps us care for others and benefit them. It is a consequence of kindness, but it is more incisive in those who suffer and need help. Those who bear this fruit do not criticize or condemn others. In addition, it helps to heal, with the example of the Lord, infinite goodness. Therefore, goodness is a basis, like other gifts of the Holy Spirit, to support the healthy existence of a population, according to the teachings of our Lord.
Meekness
It helps avoid anger and violent reactions. It counteracts them, preventing Christians from falling into revenge, since they must be submissive to the Supreme Being. Therefore, meekness makes Christians gentle in their words and in their dealings with someone's arrogance. It is the fruit that resembles our gentle and humble Lord.
Loyalty or Faith
The people who spread this wonderful product of the holy spirit defend the faith in any public space they find themselves in, without hiding it out of fear or shame. Fidelity is the opportunity to accept everything that one can believe. It is firmness to establish ourselves in it and to be sure of the truth that we believe without doubt. By bearing this fruit, we glorify the Almighty, who is the absolute truth.
According to Saint Thomas: if faith is understood as the one who believes in God, man is ordered to what is above him, so the individual submits his understanding to the Omnipresent and therefore, to all his things. In addition, fidelity is one of the fruits closely related to humility, because it implies not harming our neighbor with anger, betraying or deceiving him.
Modesty
This fruit is presented in the Christian in his clothing, speech and behavior, fundamentally. It helps our minds not to pay attention to unseemly and vulgar things. For what it has to do with being discreet and careful, as shows of respect with the Supreme, the neighbor and with oneself.
Continence
Continence helps limit excesses when it comes to eating, drinking, entertainment and other human pleasures. Therefore, this fruit of the holy spirit maintains internal order in the satisfaction of their needs.
It can be noted that the apostle Paul used the word continence in his messages as a way of working before the holy spirit. The act of continence implies voluntarily rejecting sins and the domination of man in the face of impulses and passions. Committing to the living manifestation of the fruit of the Spirit.
Chastity
Fruitful chastity supposes the management of the pleasures of the flesh, and helps the Christian to be a living temple for the Holy Spirit. Who bears this fruit is cautious and delicate in everything related to the use of sexuality. Those who are chaste (whether virgins or married) experience the joy of intimate friendship with God: happy are they of pure heart, because they will see the Supreme.
Finally, the fruits of the holy spirit become visible before the Almighty and before men, let us pray then, that each day they increase through words, thoughts and actions.
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