Ten Christian Virtues

  1. Love:

    Unconditionally loving others. (John 4:10-12)

  2. Joy:

    Having inner contentment and purpose in spite of our circumstances. (John 15:11)

  3. Peace:

    Being free from anxiety because things are right between God and me, and between me and others. (Philippians 4:6-7)

  4. Patience and Gentleness:

    Being patient with others (Proverbs 14:29), and being thoughtful, considerate, and calm as we deal with others. (Philippians 4:5)

  5. Kindness and Goodness:

    Choosing to consistently do the right things in our relationships with others. (1 Thessalonians 5:15)

  6. Faith(fulness):

    Being faithful to fulfill God’s will for our life. (Proverbs 3:3-4)

  7. Self-Control:

    Having the power to control ourselves. (1 Thessalonians 5:6)

  8. Humility:

    Choosing to esteem others above ourselves. (Philippians 2:3-4)

  9. Hope:

    Coping with the hardships of life and death because of the hope we have in Jesus Christ. (Hebrews 6:17-20)

  10. Compassionate:

    Choosing to show compassion to those in need. (Psalm 82:3-4)

Resources for further study on these topics:

  • The Holy Spirit: Key to Supernatural Living by Bill Bright

  • The Fruit of the Spirit by Thomas Trask

  • Living Beyond Yourself by Beth Moore

  • The Spirit of the Disciplines by Dallas Williard

  • A Tale of Three Kings by Gene Edwards