“To be, or not to be, that is the question”

Romans 8:29

• Romans 8:29 For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren;

• Romans 8:29 For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren;

• 1 Peter 1:14-16 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance, (15) but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior; (16) because it is written, "YOU SHALL BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY."

• Romans 12:6-21• Romans 13:9 • 1 Corinthians 6:18• 1 Corinthians 10:7-10 • Galatians 5:22-23• Ephesians 4:25-32• Ephesians 5:2-4• Ephesians 5:18-21• Philippians 2:3-4

• Philippians 2:14• Philippians 2:18• Philippians 4:8• Colossians 3:12-17 • Colossians 4:2-6• 1 Thessalonians 5:14-22• 2 Timothy 2:24-25• 2 Timothy 4:5• Titus 2:1-10

• Titus 3:1-2• Hebrews 10:22-25• Hebrews 13:1-2• James 1:22• 1 Peter 2:12• 1 Peter 4:8-10• 2 Peter 1:5-7

• Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, (23) gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.

1. Cheerful/Joyful

• Promoting or inducing cheer; pleasant; bright/full of joy, glad, delighted.

2. Compassionate/Merciful

• A feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering, an act of kindness, compassion, or favor.

3. Diligent/Persevering

• Attentive and persistent in doing anything, steadfast.

4. Doer of the Word

• A person characterized by action, as distinguished from one given to only thinking.

5. Faithful

• Steady in allegiance or affection; loyal, constant, reliable.

6. Forgiving

• To grant free pardon and to give up all claim on account of an offence or debt, to cease to feel resentment against.

7. Gentle/Kind/Peaceful

• Amiable, not severe, rough, or violent, not argumentative, quarrelsome, or hostile.

8. Giving

• To present voluntarily and without expecting compensation.

9. Good/Proven Character/ Honorable

• Favorable reputation, morally excellent, virtuous, righteous, worthy of honor and high respect.

10. Hopeful

• Full of hope.

11. Hospitable

• Receiving or treating guests or strangers warmly and generously.

12. Humble

• Not proud or arrogant, modest in demeanor, humbly obedient.

13. Loving

• A feeling of warm personal attachment or deep affection, as for a parent, child, or friend.

14. Obedient

• Obeying or willing to obey, complying with or submissive to authority.

15. Patient

• Bearing provocation, annoyance, misfortune, delay, hardship, pain, etc., with fortitude and calm and without complaint, or anger.

16. Prayerful

• Given to, or characterized by prayer, devout.

17. Pure

• Freedom from anything that debases, contaminates, or pollutes.

18. Reasonable/Sensible

• Agreeable to reason or sound judgment; logical/having, using, or showing good sense.

19. Self-controlled

• Control or restraint of oneself or one's actions, feelings.

20. Servant

• A person in the service of another.

21. Sound in speech/Truthful

• Having no defect as to truth, justice, wisdom, or reason, telling the truth habitually.

22. Thankful

• Feeling or expressing gratitude, appreciative.