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In “Faithfulness, Gentleness, Self-control”, Rodney shares that the goal of a Christian is to, “Be like Jesus.” Parrots mimic what they hear, but aren’t actually speaking. Similarly, some people mimic the character of Christ without really adopting his true nature. To be like, and live like Jesus requires living in the Spirit. Faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control are three characteristics of someone living in the Spirit. All the different types of fruit of the spirit are gifts from and find their origin in God. Faithfulness is more than just human confidence, gentleness is more than human humility, and self-control is more than human discipline. Each of the traits of the fruit of the spirit is produced by the life of Christ in each Christian. There is no ordinance or law that can produce love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Only the Holy Spirit can produce this kind of practical Christian living that honors God.