Objective:
Bearing fruit in relationships with family, friends, co-workers and others in the Body of Christ. John 15:16
 
Scripture:

• Love, I Corinthians 13, Matthew 22:37-39, Matthew 5:44, John 13:34-35 Joy, John 15:11, Psalm 43:4, Psalm 119:111, Luke 2:10, Hebrews 12:2, James 1:2
• Peace, Psalm 119:165, Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 26:3, John 14:27, Philippians 4:6-7 Patience, Proverbs 19:11, Colossians 1:11, Colossians 3:12-13, Ephesians 4:2, I Corinthians 13:4, Romans 12:12 Kindness, II Peter 1:7, II Peter 1:5-9, II Timothy 2:24, Ephesians 4:32, I Corinthians 13:4, Proverbs 11:17, Proverbs 12:25, Proverbs 14:21, Proverbs 14:31
• Goodness, Matthew 7:17, Luke 6:27, Galatians 6:9-10, I Timothy 6:18
• Faithfulness, Romans 12:12, Revelation 2:10, Psalm 37:28, Psalm 97:10
• Gentleness, Philippians 4:12, Colossians 3:12, I Timothy 6:11, Proverbs 15:1
• Self-control, II Peter 1:6, I Thessalonians 5:6-8, Titus 2:2-12, I Peter 1:13, I Peter 4:7, I Peter 5:8

  Activities:

1. Memorize a verse on this topic.
2. Read a biography on someone you believe exemplified this quality.
3. Pray that God will produce this fruit in your life.
4. Seek a mentor to encourage and help you grow in this area.
5. Ask those closest to you, family or good friends, to give you honest feedback.

  Materials:

• The Spiritual Formation Workbook by Smith and Graybeal, a Bible study to do with one or more close friends
• Fruit of the Spirit Bible studies published by Zondervan, one study guide for each of the fruits
• Fruit of the Spirit Bible study by Hazel Offner, a LifeGuide Bible study