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Fruit of the Spirit Word Search

The fruit of the Spirit is the set of nine qualities Paul lists in Galatians chapter 5, beginning with love, joy and peace. He chose the picture of fruit because character grows slowly, the way a plant does.

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Find these 15 words

15 words, adds diagonals

  • branch
  • faithfulness
  • fruit
  • gentleness
  • goodness
  • grow
  • heart
  • joy
  • kindness
  • love
  • patience
  • peace
  • self control
  • spirit
  • vine

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Words in the Fruit of the Spirit word search

Every word used across the three levels, with a quick note on what it means.

love
First quality on the list, caring for others before yourself.
joy
Deep gladness that does not depend on how things are going.
peace
Calm, settled state, third on Paul's list.
kindness
Treating people gently and looking for ways to help.
patience
Bearing with people and delays without losing your temper.
goodness
Doing what is right and generous toward other people.
gentleness
Strength used softly, near the end of Paul's list.
self control
Keeping your own wants and temper in hand.
faithfulness
Staying loyal and keeping the promises you make.
spirit
The Holy Spirit, who Paul says grows this fruit in people.
fruit
Paul's picture for character that develops over time.
vine
Jesus called himself the vine and his followers the branches.
branch
Part of a plant that bears fruit while joined to the vine.
grow
Fruit comes slowly, the way good character forms.
heart
The inner self where this kind of fruit takes root.
gift
Each quality comes as something given, not earned.
abide
To stay joined to Jesus so that fruit can appear.
galatians
Letter by Paul that lists the fruit of the Spirit.
root
Hidden part of a plant that feeds the branches and fruit.
harvest
Gathering of ripe fruit at the close of a season.

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