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Galatians 5:19-23

The passage contrasts two distinct ways of living: one according to the flesh, which leads to negative behaviors and emotions, and the other according to the Spirit, which yields positive qualities.

Galatians 5:19-23

Spirit

Fruit

--Result; outcome

--Offspring; progeny

--a result of creative effort; a product

--the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

--mature, capable of producing new life or offspring

gentleness

faithfulness

goodness

kindness

loving
Inclined or disposed
Having or showing fond feelings or affection
warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
sympathetic

A feeling of loyalty; allegiance

The act or power of sharing the feelings of another

humane

mercy, or compassion

compassion

Deep awareness of the suffering of another coupled with the wish to relieve it

mercy

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

Alleviation of distress; relief

Compassionate treatment, especially of those under one's power; clemency

considerate

Characterized by careful thought; deliberate

Unhurried in action, movement, or manner, as if trying to avoid error

Done with or marked by full consciousness of the nature and effects; intentional

Having or marked by regard for the needs or feelings of others

forbearance

restraint, as in retaliating, demanding what is due, or voicing disapproval
demanding

To claim as just or due

To ask for urgently or peremptorily

peremptorily

Not allowing contradiction or refusal; imperative

Putting an end to all debate or action

urgently

Insistent or importunate

Compelling immediate action or attention; pressing

retaliate

To return like for like, especially evil for evil

a delay in enforcing rights or claims or privileges; refraining from acting
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
incompetent

not possessing the necessary ability, skill, etc. to do or carry out a task; incapable

good-natured

Having an easygoing, cheerful disposition

self-control
the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
Control of one's emotions, desires, or actions by one's own will
Tolerance and restraint in the face of provocation; patience
patience

the capacity for calmly enduring pain, trying situations, etc.

tolerant and even-tempered perseverance

perseverance

persistent determination

determination

Firmness of purpose; resolve

continued steady belief or efforts, withstanding discouragement or difficulty

Steady persistence in adhering to a course of action, a belief, or a purpose; steadfastness

steadfastness

Firmly loyal or constant; unswerving

persistence

relentless and indefatigable in pursuit or as if in pursuit

indefatigable

tireless

To hold firmly and steadfastly to a purpose, state, or undertaking despite obstacles, warnings, or setbacks

even-tempered

calm

steadiness of mind under stress

Serenity; tranquillity; peace

Not excited or agitated; composed

Nearly or completely motionless; undisturbed

Easygoing

Leisurely; unhurried

Not rigorous, demanding, or stressful

Living without undue worry or concern

provocation

causing or tending to cause anger or resentment

Troubling the nerves or peace of mind, as by repeated vexations

restraint

discipline in personal and social activities

the ability to control or moderate one's impulses, passions, etc

Loss or abridgment of freedom

tolerance

a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits

a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior

capacity to endure hardship or pain

Leeway for variation from a standard

recognizing and respecting the beliefs or practices of others

joy

coming as if from the depths of one's being, a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion or triumphantly content with the ways things are
Intense and especially ecstatic or exultant happiness
happiness

Cheerful; willing

willing

Of or relating to exercise of the will; volitional

A conscious choice or decision

Done, given, accepted, or borne voluntarily or ungrudgingly

Acting or ready to act gladly; eagerly compliant

Disposed or inclined; prepared

cheerful

hearty; ungrudging; enthusiastic

pleasantly bright; gladdening

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

Being especially well-adapted; felicitous

felicitous

apt

Quick to learn or understand

Exactly suitable; appropriate

well-adapted

having been made or adjusted to fit suitably into an environment, situation, etc.

Enjoying, showing, or marked by pleasure, satisfaction, or joy

Getting one's preference or wish

Characterized by good luck; fortunate

Bringing something good and unforeseen; auspicious

exultant

elated or jubilant, esp because of triumph or success

full of high spirits, exhilaration, pride or optimism; very happy

love

A deep, tender, ineffable feeling of affection and solicitude toward a person, such as that arising from kinship, recognition of attractive qualities, or a sense of underlying oneness
oneness

A state or condition of perfect harmony or accord

underlying

Present but not obvious

attractive

Pleasing to the eye or mind; charming

The power or quality of pleasing or delighting

recognition

acceptance or acknowledgment of a claim, duty, fact, truth, etc.

Attention or favorable notice

An acceptance as true or valid, as of a claim

An awareness that something perceived has been perceived before

kinship

Relationship by nature or character; affinity

Connection by blood, marriage, or adoption; family relationship

solicitude

care or concern, as for the well-being of another

affection

A tender feeling toward another; fondness

A strong inclination or preference; a taste

Warm affection or liking

ineffable

Incapable of being expressed; indescribable or unutterable

tender

Given to sympathy or sentimentality; soft

Characterized by or expressing gentle emotions; loving

Considerate and protective; solicitous

Expressing care or concern

deep

Extending far from side to side from a center

Extending far backward from front to rear

Extending far inward from an outer surface

Extending far downward below a surface

flesh

Acts

--The process of doing or performing something

--A manifestation of intentional or unintentional insincerity; a pose

orgies

A secret rite in the cults of ancient Greek or Roman deities, typically involving frenzied singing, dancing, drinking, and sexual activity
The prescribed or customary form for conducting a religious or other solemn ceremony
an emotional binge
riotous merrymaking, especially with excessive indulgence in sex, alcohol, and drugs
an act of immoderate or frenzied indulgence
a wild gathering marked by promiscuous sexual activity, excessive drinking, etc.
Uncontrolled or immoderate indulgence in an activity
A revel involving unrestrained indulgence, especially sexual activity

drunkenness

a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol
Habitually drunk
Intoxicated with alcoholic liquor to the point of impairment of physical and mental faculties
Established by long use; usual
Delirious with or as if with strong drink; intoxicated
intoxicated

To poison

To stupefy or excite by the action of a chemical substance

delirious

Marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion; ecstatic

A state of emotion so intense that one is carried beyond rational thought and self-control

envy

Toward person about thing

covetousness

Just about the thing

to wish for longingly
To feel blameworthy desire for that which is another's
insatiable desire for wealth
extreme greed for material wealth
eagerness to possess something
spite and resentment at seeing the success of another
a feeling of grudging or somewhat admiring discontent aroused by the possessions, achievements, or qualities of another
A feeling of discontent and resentment aroused by and in conjunction with desire for the possessions or qualities of another

factions

a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
intrigue

underhanded scheme; to curious / interest; kept in secret to conceal purpose

clique

exclusive circle of people with a common purpose

A group of persons forming a cohesive, usually contentious minority within a larger group
contentious

eager to fight; hostile; aggressive

cohesive

sticking together

dissensions

disagreement among those expected to cooperate

selfish ambition

taking advantage of opportunites without regard for the consequences to others
lacking generosity while being highly motivated
ambition
emulation

Jealous rivalry

Effort or ambition to equal or surpass another

strong desire for success, achievement, or distinction
An eager or strong desire to achieve something, such as fame or power
selfish
chiefly concerned with one's own interest, advantage, etc., esp to the total exclusion of the interests of others

fits of rage

rage
aggressive behaviour associated with a specified environment or activity
Furious intensity, as of a storm or disease
Violent, explosive anger

A strong feeling of displeasure or hostility or extreme annoyance

fits
a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
a sudden uncontrollable attack
a display of bad temper

jealousy

Close vigilance
Alert watchfulness
Resentful or bitter in rivalry
To strive to equal or excel
Full of, characterized by, or inclined to feel indignant ill will

Anger aroused by something unjust, mean, or unworthy

apprehensive of losing affection or position
Anxious or fearful about the future; uneasy
Fearful or wary of being supplanted
To usurp the place of, especially through intrigue or underhanded tactics

discord

A confused or harsh sound or mingling of sounds
dissonance
A combination of tones contextually considered to suggest unrelieved tension and require resolution
A harsh, disagreeable combination of sounds
dissension
Difference of opinion; disagreement

disagreement

A failure or refusal to agree

opinion

judgment or estimation of the merit of a person or thing

belief or conclusion held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof

[leading to...] Tension or strife
strife

struggle, often destructive, between rivals or factions

Tension

Mental, emotional, or nervous strain

lack of agreement or harmony
harmony

A pleasing combination of elements in a whole

agreement

be suitable, appropriate, pleasing, or healthful

be compatible or consistent

come to an understanding or to terms

come into or be in accord, as of opinion

grant consent

hatred

detest
loathe

disgust

abhor

To regard with horror or loathing

An intense, painful feeling of repugnance and fear

in anticipation of some specific pain or danger

a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
regard with distaste or aversion
Intense animosity or hostility
hostility

very unfriendly

[Not] warm; [not] comforting

animosity

open enmity

a state of deep-seated ill-will

witchcraft

Magic; sorcery
sorcery

Use of supernatural power over others through the assistance of evil spirits (causing ruin, injury or pain; harmful)

Magic

The art that purports to control or forecast natural events, effects, or forces by invoking the supernatural, especially for evil purposes

idolatry

Blind or excessive devotion to something
Worship of idols
idols

Something visible but without substance

worship

Ardent devotion; adoration

The reverent love and devotion accorded a deity, an idol, or a sacred object

debauchery

Seduction from morality, allegiance, or duty
enticement

the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire

lure

binge
dissipation
Wasteful expenditure or consumption
Extreme indulgence in sensual pleasures
Senses: hearing, sight, smell, touch, taste, and equilibrium
Physical rather than spiritual or intellectual

impurity

worthless or dangerous material that should be removed
Lack of consistency or homogeneity; adulteration
Spurious

Lacking authenticity or validity in essence or origin; not genuine; false

Contamination or pollution
pollution

corrupt

destroy or subvert the honesty or integrity of

Venal; dishonest

Capable of betraying honor, duty, or scruples for a price

Marked by immorality and perversion; depraved

pervert

cause to turn away from what is right, proper, or good

less suitable for an activity, especially by the introduction of unwanted factors

unfit for or harmful to living things

Contamination

corrupted by contact or association

[Not] being that and nothing else

Pyrite (aka "fool's gold") can still be pure (100% pyrite), even though it's not gold....

sexual immorality

immorality
promiscuous

Having casual sexual relations frequently with different partners; indiscriminate in the choice of sexual partners

licentiousness

lascivious

Exciting sexual desires; salacious

bawdy

Vulgar; lewd

Of or associated with the great masses of people; common

Offensively excessive in self-display or expenditure; ostentatious

intended to attract notice and impress others

Marked by a lack of good breeding; boorish

ill-mannered, clumsy, or insensitive; rude

Deficient in taste, delicacy, or refinement

Humorously coarse; risqué

Given to or expressing lust; lecherous

lecherous

lust

Intense or unrestrained sexual craving

lewd

Obscene; indecent

Preoccupied with sex and sexual desire; lustful

Having no regard for accepted rules or standards

Lacking moral discipline or ignoring legal restraint, especially in sexual conduct

[Not] conforming to standards of what is right or just in behavior
transgressing accepted moral rules; corrupt
sexual
Implying or symbolizing erotic desires or activity
Of, relating to, involving, or characteristic of sex, sexuality, the sexes, or the sex organs and their functions
the evil ascribed to sexual acts that violate social conventions

Galatians 5:19-23

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