The scripture we are reciting together for meditation today comes from the New Testament book of Galatians, chapter 5, verses 22 and 23. The apostle Paul wrote to the churches in Galatia, teaching the believers to turn away from legalism and indulge in carnal lusts, and to pursue a life of freedom in obedience to the Holy Spirit. In this chapter, Paul emphasizes that Christians are to "walk in the Spirit", "be led by the Spirit", "be born by the Spirit", and "walk by the Spirit ". The word "fruit" mentioned in verse 22 is in the original singular form, indicating that the nine virtues mentioned later are all one and should be manifested in the life of the Christian. Such "fruit" is not obtained by one's own efforts, but by the love of the Lord Jesus Christ, the forgiveness of sins through faith, and the constant redoubling of "fruit" by the Holy Spirit. Dear brothers and sisters, although our flesh is weak, we thank the power of the Holy Spirit in the children of God who are saved, that we may not be idle and unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ through trust and obedience. (translation from DeepL.com/translator)