OK, this is a hunch, not based on research. But to me, one of the marks of
the Spirit is a certain joy in others, a lightness and rejoicing to be with
others. People who exhibit the fruit of the spirit do not find everyone
around them to be a trial and a burden, but rejoice in them and celebrate
their relationships. So joy *is* an important characteristic in our
relationships with others.
Jonathan
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