The Fruit of the Spirit Trivia Quiz

Answer: love them like we do ourselves

Jesus said to love our neighbors as ourselves. (Matthew 22:39, Mark 12:31, Luke 10:27.) We should treat others like we would want to be treated. More importantly, we should love them like Jesus would so they can know Him better.

Answer: happiness

Another meaning of joy is happiness. God's joy can give us happiness when we go through good or bad times. His joy can keep us from being sad, lonely, angry, or having many other feelings that hurt. He wants us to share His joy with others.

Answer: being calm

Peace can help us to be calm when things seem out of control. It can help encourage others and does not hurt people like fighting does. Peace also lets us know God is in control. He is able to help us with everything that happens in our life.

Answer: push others out of the way when you are in a hurry

Patience can be very hard to have when you want something very quickly or are doing something that is not easy. Sometimes it may take longer to do a chore or task, but we have patience by not getting angry and giving up. God and others see when we have a good attitude even when things are hard. God is also very pleased when we help others by forgiving them when they make mistakes or offer to show them how to do the right thing.

Answer: saying bad things about people

God wants us to be kind to others because He loves them. When we are mean to people it hurts. However when we share our things with someone who may not have as much, pray for people when they are hurt, or help others by being a friend, it makes God very happy. It also helps them to know someone cares.

Answer: do what's right even when it's not easy

Sometimes people may want to do things that are not right and we should still follow what God wants. It is not always easy but God can help. When we do good, we don't have to brag on ourselves, but we can praise God for helping us. It attracts others to Him. As for white lies, we should be honest, because God honors us when we tell the truth.

Answer: trust God in everything

Faithfulness means you are loyal to someone all the time, not just when things are good. When we are faithful to God we trust Him and do what is right even though things may not be fun. In return, God is faithful to us. He hears us when we pray, can heal us when we are sick, and loves us even when we make mistakes. He can also comfort or help us when we need Him.

Answer: hit your brother or sister when they make you mad

You should never hit your brother or sister even if they may not be doing what you would like them to. Instead you can share your things with them to show gentleness or offer to help them. You show gentleness by helping others such as your parents or neighbors.

Inviting others to church is a good way to make friends and show them kindness. It is a good idea to ask your Mom and Dad to help with these ideas.

Answer: thinking about our actions before we do something

We can have self control when we think about our actions. Self control helps us to make wise choices about taking care of our body, how we treat others, and how other people see us. God wants us to be considerate of others because He wants them to know that He is good.

Answer: No

There is no law against having the fruit of the Spirit. Laws are in place, like rules, to protect or help people. Unlike cheating, lying, stealing, and other bad things, the fruit of the Spirit does not hurt people. When we have the fruit of the Spirit, we are doing things that are pleasing to God and things that would make others happy.