Many of us have heard, or maybe have memorized, the fruits of the Spirit from the Bible verse Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV):
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”
Maybe you’ve looked for ways to start the discussion about these fruits in your home and are not sure where to start. Or you’ve always heard them but want to understand how to truly see them lived out. Here's some good news: Pure Flix has an abundance of movies and shows that teach each fruit of the Spirit. We share a few of our favorites here!
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Kindness is an eagerness to put others first; to be merciful, sweet and show compassion.
Inspired by a remarkable true story, Phillip and his mom (Anna Camp) are determined to change lives after his father disappears due to a mental health crisis. Phillip's generosity and faith spark a citywide movement. The kindness Phillip exhibits opens his community's eyes to those they usually ignore: the homeless. Phillip and his mother's perseverance in helping those in need is on display for all to see and emulate.
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Joy is rooted in our soul’s peace and communion with Christ. We can have joy because we know the peace and love of Christ in our hearts.
Harry and his two daughters lost their faith and have struggled to connect since losing their mom. But when they are faced with the prospect of a new nanny, they are pleasantly surprised by Steph.
Steph brings joy into the household through her cheerful and optimistic demeanor as well as with her faith in God.
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Forbearance, or patience, is the restraint that keeps us from acting or speaking hastily in the face of provocation, annoyance and suffering.
Carolina farm girl, Grace, dreams of finding “Mr. Right” to sweep her off her feet with a Princess Cut diamond for her ring finger. Thing is, her high standards and morals may make her need to wait longer than she originally thought. We watch as Grace patiently waits for God to reveal to her what loving another truly means and trusts in His timing.
Self-control is the fruit of the Spirit that helps us resist temptation and avoid falling into sin. Self-control is the restraint that helps us do God’s will instead of focusing on our own worldly desires.
Only God knows if Noah can be the man and father he's meant to be. Will Noah stop chasing selfish dreams, heal broken relationships and start down God's path for his future?
As Noah strays further down the path of fame, he picks up some bad habits. He has to decide if he can exercise enough self-control to be the man his son and family need him to be.
Goodness is described as holiness in action. It’s the doing of small, holy and good acts and deeds that we choose every day.
Olivia learns how small, holy acts can lead to making a change in your community and in your own heart.
In John 15:17, Jesus uses love as a command. Love is action-based, willing for the good of another and putting their needs before our own.
The story follows a woman, Hannah, grasping for control in all areas of her life: work, marriage, and starting a family. Due to tensions in the couple’s marriage, the couple agrees to spend Easter weekend apart. During this time, she meets an older gentleman who claims to have found her watch – one she knows nothing about. The two begin a weekend-long investigation to discover the origins of the watch in hopes of finding answers to Hannah’s past and current problems. This journey for answers draws her toward God and a new faith but also mends and strengthens her marriage.
In terms of the fruit of the Spirit, gentleness is defined as showing humility and thankfulness towards God, as well as stewardship and compassion for others.
Dr. Leland, played by Candace Cameron Bure, finds herself doing community service as the town doctor in Normal, Louisiana after a run-in with the law. Her city girl lifestyle is turned upside down when she arrives and soon she begins to understand the true value of serving others and having compassion for others.
Faithfulness is the steadfastness in which we follow God and His will. When we’re faithful, we follow His commands and trust in Him completely.
As we follow Detective Travis during his investigative work, we see how faithful he and his family are both in their home and in the workplace. In Season 1, it’s Becky’s prayers (Travis’ wife) that saved him. In Season 2, the couple’s faithfulness led them to downsize their lives to donate to those in need, work in prison ministry, and even take a recently released convict into their home. In Season 3, their faith in God saves their marriage and brings their family back together again.
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Peace is knowing that the Lord of the universe is by your side regardless of the circumstances or situations you encounter and not being anxious about anything that comes your way.
In “Going Home,” we follow lead hospice nurse Charley and her staff as she guides patients through their transition from this world to their forever home. She helps them resolve any final areas of their lives that may need healing before moving on, and come to terms with what they are currently going through. Through her encouragement, faith and prayers, Charley’s patients are able to rest in God at the end of their journey. Season 2 is now streaming!
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Let us know which movie or series from this list is your favorite! Want more fruit of the Spirit content? Check out our Fruits of the Spirit devotional today! Be sure to become a Pure Flix member today and discover the difference that positive entertainment can have in your home.