"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law." - Galatians 5:22-23
Character is who you are on the inside - the choices you make even when no one is watching!
Yahuah cares about your character more than your talents or appearance. He wants to grow good fruit in your life!
Character is like a tree - it grows slowly over time. Every choice you make either makes your character stronger or weaker. What kind of tree are you growing?
1Love: Putting Others First
Definition: Choosing to care about others and do what's best for them, even when it's hard.
Love isn't just a feeling - it's an action!
"A new commandment I give unto you, That you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another." - John 13:34
Bible Example: The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)
A man was robbed and left hurt on the road. Two religious leaders walked past and didn't help. But a Samaritan - someone most people didn't like - stopped, bandaged his wounds, took him to an inn, and paid for his care!
The Samaritan showed love through action.
Love looks like:
Helping others
Being kind
Sharing
Forgiving
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The opposite:
Being selfish
Ignoring others' needs
Holding grudges
Only caring about yourself
This Week's Challenge:
Do one secret act of kindness each day without telling anyone! Write it in your journal.
Think & Write
1. What is love (according to Scripture)?
2. How did the Good Samaritan show love?
3. Who can you show love to this week?
Memory Verse
"Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of Elohim." - 1 John 4:7
2Joy: Happiness That Doesn't Depend on Circumstances
Definition: Deep gladness that comes from knowing Yahuah loves you - not from getting what you want!
Joy is different from happiness. Happiness depends on what happens. Joy stays even when things are hard!
"The joy of Yahuah is your strength." - Nehemiah 8:10
Bible Example: Paul and Silas in Prison (Acts 16:22-25)
Paul and Silas were beaten and thrown into prison for preaching about Yahusha. Did they complain? No! At midnight, they were singing hymns and praising Yahuah! Their joy wasn't based on their circumstances - it came from knowing Yahuah was with them.
What Steals Our Joy?
❌ Comparing ourselves to others
❌ Complaining and grumbling
❌ Focusing on what we don't have
❌ Forgetting to thank Yahuah
What Builds Our Joy?
✅ Being thankful for what we have
✅ Remembering Yahuah's blessings
✅ Praising Yahuah even when things are hard
✅ Helping others find joy
Gratitude List
Write 10 things you're thankful for:
Memory Verse
"Rejoice in Yahuah always: and again I say, Rejoice." - Philippians 4:4
3Peace: Trusting Yahuah in Everything
Definition: A calm, secure feeling that comes from trusting Yahuah - even when things are scary or uncertain.
Peace also means living at peace with others - not fighting, arguing, or holding grudges.
"You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You: because he trusts in You." - Isaiah 26:3
Bible Example: Yahusha Calms the Storm (Mark 4:35-41)
The disciples were in a boat during a terrible storm. They were terrified! But Yahusha was peacefully sleeping. When they woke Him, He simply said "Peace, be still" and the storm stopped! His peace came from trusting the Father completely.
Two Kinds of Peace:
Peace WITH Yahuah
Peace FROM Yahuah
Being right with Yahuah through Yahusha
The calm feeling He gives us daily
What Robs Our Peace?
Worry about the future
Unforgiveness toward others
Trying to control everything
Forgetting Yahuah is in control
Think & Write
1. What is something you tend to worry about?
2. How can you trust Yahuah with that worry?
Memory Verse
"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer... let your requests be made known unto Elohim." - Philippians 4:6
4Patience: Waiting Without Complaining
Definition: The ability to wait calmly, to endure difficulties without getting angry, and to keep going when things are hard.
Also called "longsuffering" - bearing with others even when they annoy us!
"But they that wait upon Yahuah shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles." - Isaiah 40:31
Bible Example: Joseph's Journey (Genesis 37-50)
Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers, falsely accused, and put in prison for years! But he waited patiently and trusted Yahuah. Eventually, he became second-in-command of all Egypt! His patience was rewarded.
Patience Means:
✅ Waiting without whining
✅ Not getting angry when things take time
✅ Being kind to people who annoy us
✅ Trusting Yahuah's timing is perfect
✅ Keep trying even when it's hard
Patience:
"I'll wait calmly"
"Yahuah knows best"
"I can keep trying"
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Impatience:
"I want it NOW!"
"This is taking too long!"
"I give up!"
Patience Practice
This week, when you have to wait for something, pray: "Yahuah, help me wait patiently and trust Your timing."
Memory Verse
"Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Master." - James 5:7
5Kindness: Being Good to Everyone
Definition: Treating others with care, compassion, and generosity - even people who are different from you or who haven't been kind to you.
"And be kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as Elohim for Messiah's sake has forgiven you." - Ephesians 4:32
Bible Example: Ruth and Naomi (Book of Ruth)
After Ruth's husband died, she could have gone back to her own family. Instead, she stayed with her mother-in-law Naomi and said, "Where you go, I will go." She worked hard to provide food for them both. Her kindness was noticed, and Yahuah blessed her greatly!
Ways to Show Kindness:
Think & Write
Write about a time someone was kind to you. How did it make you feel?
Memory Verse
"A soft answer turns away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger." - Proverbs 15:1
6Goodness: Doing What's Right
Definition: Having moral excellence; doing what is right even when no one is watching; being honest and upright.
Goodness means choosing what's RIGHT over what's EASY.
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." - Matthew 5:16
Bible Example: Daniel Refuses to Compromise (Daniel 1)
When Daniel was taken to Babylon, he was offered the king's fancy food - but it wasn't clean according to Torah! Daniel could have just gone along with everyone else. Instead, he chose to do what was right and asked for vegetables instead. Yahuah blessed him for his goodness!
Goodness Test Questions:
Before you act, ask yourself:
🤔 Would Yahuah be pleased with this?
🤔 Would I do this if my parents were watching?
🤔 Is this honest and true?
🤔 Does this help or hurt others?
Integrity = Goodness When No One Watches
It's easy to do good when people are watching. True goodness means doing right even when you could get away with doing wrong!
What Would You Do?
You find money on the ground and see who dropped it. Do you:
A) Keep it - finder's keepers!
B) Return it to the owner
Why? ____________________________
Memory Verse
"Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it." - Psalm 34:14
7Faithfulness: Being Trustworthy
Definition: Being reliable, keeping your promises, and staying loyal - to Yahuah and to people.
A faithful person does what they say they will do!
"Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful." - 1 Corinthians 4:2
Bible Example: The Faithful Servant (Matthew 25:14-30)
A master gave talents (money) to his servants. Two servants were faithful - they worked hard and doubled what they were given. The master said: "Well done, good and faithful servant!" Being faithful in small things leads to bigger responsibilities!
Faithfulness Means:
✅ Keeping your promises
✅ Finishing what you start
✅ Being on time
✅ Being honest even when it's hard
✅ Being loyal to friends and family
✅ Staying committed to Yahuah
Faithfulness Check
Rate yourself (1-5):
I finish my homework: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I keep my promises: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I do my chores without reminding: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I'm on time: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I pray and read Scripture regularly: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Memory Verse
"He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much." - Luke 16:10
8Gentleness: Strength Under Control
Definition: Being calm, tender, and considerate - having power but choosing to use it carefully and kindly.
Gentleness is NOT weakness - it's STRENGTH under control!
"Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and you shall find rest unto your souls." - Matthew 11:29
Bible Example: Moses - The Meekest Man (Numbers 12:3)
Moses was called the meekest (gentlest) man on Earth! But he was also powerful - he confronted Pharaoh and led millions of people through the wilderness. His gentleness wasn't weakness. He was strong but controlled his strength.
What Gentleness Looks Like:
🌸 Speaking quietly instead of yelling
🌸 Being careful with younger children
🌸 Handling animals and property carefully
🌸 Correcting someone without being harsh
🌸 Responding calmly when provoked
A Gentle Answer
When someone is mean to you, you have a choice:
❌ Fight back with mean words
✅ Respond with gentleness
Gentleness often disarms anger and opens hearts!
Memory Verse
"A soft answer turns away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger." - Proverbs 15:1
9Self-Control: Ruling Your Own Spirit
Definition: The ability to control your actions, words, thoughts, and emotions - choosing what's right over what feels good in the moment.
"He that has no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls." - Proverbs 25:28
Bible Example: Daniel and the King's Food (Daniel 1)
Daniel was offered delicious food from the king's table. It smelled amazing! But Daniel exercised self-control and chose vegetables and water instead, because he wanted to honor Yahuah. His self-control protected him!
