Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5062 spirit » 5064 spirit, emotional aspects of
A human being is made up of a variety of emotions and attitudes. Sometimes one trait is or becomes so dominant as to make it characteristic of the entire personality.
Examples of a bad spirit
Pride
Proverbs 16:18
Jealousy
See also Numbers 5:14
Fear
2 Kings 19:7 pp Isaiah 37:7
Unfaithfulness
Hosea 4:12; Hosea 5:4
Despair
Isaiah 61:3
Spiritual dullness
Romans 11:8; Deuteronomy 29:4; Isaiah 29:10
Examples of a good spirit
Humility
Proverbs 29:23 See also Numbers 12:3; Isaiah 57:15
Submission
Numbers 14:24 See also Numbers 14:6-9
Wisdom
Deuteronomy 34:9; 1 Kings 3:11-12; Job 32:8; Daniel 4:9
Steadfastness
Psalm 51:10,12
Strength
Luke 1:17; Malachi 4:5
Zeal
Romans 12:11; John 2:17
Gentleness
1 Corinthians 4:21; 1 Peter 3:4
Trust
2 Corinthians 4:13
God can effect a change of spirit
Ezekiel 36:26 See also Ezekiel 11:19; Ezekiel 18:31; Haggai 1:14; Zechariah 12:10
See also
3230 Holy Spirit & regeneration 5015 heart & Holy Spirit 5761 attitudes 5844 emotions 5965 temperament 6744 sanctification 8164 spirituality 8203 character 8255 fruit, spiritual