Part 5. In the context of suffering, especially in the face of persecution, what is the benefit of love that is being poured into our hearts? The fruit of the Spirit is love and love has as its characteristics: "joy, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness, [and] self-control" (Galatians 5:22-23 ESV). It is love that provides us with the ability to face even death at the hands of a persecutor with joy and peace and be able to forgive with kindness and gentleness. In this love God is present, causing us to be a powerful witness. Because of this, Christianity tends to grow in the face of persecution.
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