fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God". Nonviolence (Gentleness, Greek: prautes, Latin: modestia) Gentleness, in the Greek, prautes, commonly known as meekness, is "a divinely-balanced virtue that can only operate through faith (cf. ; ). The New Spirit Filled Life Bible defines gentleness as "a disposition that is even-tempered, tranquil, balanced in spirit, unpretentious, and that has the passions under control. The word is best translated 'meekness,' not as an indication of weakness, but of power and strength under control. The person who possesses this quality pardons injuries, corrects faults, and rules his own spirit well". "Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted". "Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love". Obedience Unto Death (Self-control, Greek: enkrateia, Latin: continentia) The Greek word used in Galatians 5:23 is "enkrateia''", meaning "strong, having mastery, able to control one's thoughts and actions." We read also: "...make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love". See also Gifts of the Holy Spirit Seven virtues Related Bible parts: Galatians 5, Philippians 4 Bibliography Citations Sources George A. Kennedy, New Testament Interpretation Through Rhetorical Criticism, George A. Kennedy (University of North Carolina Press: 1984) Longman, Robert Jr. "Self-Control". Web: 19 Oct 2010. Spirit Home Classic Sermons on the Fruit of the Spirit, (Warren Wiersbe ed.), Kregel Academic, 2002. Spiritual gifts Christian ethics in the Bible Holy Spirit