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 The Fruit of the Spirit and Falulu Fohalowo: Synergy of Christian 

Values and Nias Culture in Character Education for Teenagers

Niat Hati Waruwu1*, Etika Merlin Gea2

, Wira Zai3

1-3Christian Religious Education Study Program of the Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Ekumene

Jakarta, Indonesia

*Coressponding Author: niathatiwaruwu@sttekumene.ac.id1*, etikamergea@sttekumene.ac.id2, 

wirasusantizai@sttekumene.ac.id3

Abstract

This article aims to examine the synergy between the values of the Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22–

23) and the cultural values of Falulu Fohalowo from the people of Nias as a basis in the formation of the 

character of today's Christian youth. This research uses a literature study method by examining various 

sources such as the Bible, theological literature, books, and relevant scientific articles. The results of the 

study show that the Fruit of the Spirit emphasizes inner transformation through the development of 

love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, loyalty, gentleness, and self-mastery, while Falulu Fohalowo 

emphasizes social responsibility, mutual cooperation, and respect for others in the context of community. 

The synergy between the two results in a holistic approach to adolescent character education that 

integrates spirituality, value understanding, and tangible action. Thus, the contextual application of 

the values of the Spirit Fruit and Falulu Fohalowo in Christian Religious Education can be an effective 

strategy in forming adolescents who are faithful, have social character, and are able to live Christian 

values in the midst of modern cultural challenges.

Keywords: character education; christian teen; falulu fohalowo; spirit fruit

Introduction

Character education is very important to be applied in the world of education with the 

aim of equipping adolescents with the formation of good character and character through 

good coaching, training, and self-formation. Character is the main basis that must be formed 

in students through education to form an integrated personality and be able to live every 

change experienced. Proper character formation is part of the benchmark for achieving 

educational goals lived by students. To produce students with character, the application of Christian Religious Education can start from the family as the main forum for education for 

children (Stevanus & Macarau, 2021). The application of character education is not only carried out in the educational environment but can start from the family, where parents are the first 

people who will recognize the world of education to children. The family is the main forum in 

the process of growth and education for children, adolescents and even adults.


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