(Galatians 5:22, 23).
These precious graces are but the principles of God’s law carried out in the life.
Love, n. 1 an intense feeling of deep affection:
eg: babies fill parents with intense feelings of love; their love for their country. <SPECIAL USAGE> – a deep romantic or sexual attachment to someone: it was love at first sight; they were both in love with her; we were slowly falling in love. – (Love) a personified figure of love, often represented as Cupid. – a great interest and pleasure in something: his love for football; we share a love of music. – affectionate greetings conveyed to someone on one’s behalf. – a formula for ending an affectionate letter: take care, lots of love, Judy. 2 a person or thing that one loves: she was the love of his life; their two great loves are tobacco and whiskey. <SPECIAL USAGE> – BRIT., INFORMAL a friendly form of address: it’s all right, love. – (a love) BRIT., INFORMAL used to express affectionate approval for someone: don’t fret, there’s a love.
3 (in tennis, squash, and some other sports) a score of zero; nil: love fifteen; he was down two sets to love. <ORIGIN> apparently from the phrase play for love (i.e., the love of the game, not for money); folk etymology has connected the word with French l’oeuf ‘egg’, from the resemblance in shape between an egg and a zero. ? v. [trans.] feel a deep romantic or sexual attachment to (someone): do you love me? <SPECIAL USAGE> like very much; find pleasure in: I’d love a cup of tea, thanks; I just love dancing
Longsuffering, long-suf·fer·ing adj. having or showing patience in spite of troubles, esp. those caused by other people:
eg: his long-suffering wife.
Joy, Joy n. a feeling of great pleasure and happiness:
eg: tears of joy; the joy of being alive.
Peace, n. 1 freedom from disturbance; quiet and tranquility:
eg: you can while away an hour or two in peace and seclusion.
Gentleness, adj. (gen·tler, gen·tlest) 1 (of a person) mild in temperament or behavior;
eg: kind or tender: he was a gentle, sensitive man.
Goodness, good·ness, n. the quality of being good, in particular:
faith n. 1 complete trust or confidence in someone or something:
eg: this restores one’s faith in politicians.
meek adj. quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive:
eg: I used to call her Miss Mouse because she was so meek and mild; the meek compliance of our politicians.
Temperance, tem.per.ance, n. abstinence from alcoholic drink: [as adj.] the temperance movement. See note at ABSTINENCE