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“Fruit of the Spirit”—part 2

 

Two initial observations from Galatians 5:22-23…

               

1.  The Fruit of the Spirit is FRUIT, not fruits.

 

Definition:  The fruit of the Spirit is the life of Christ lived out in the Christian.

 

2.  The Fruit of the Spirit is produced by the SPIRIT, not us.

 

Principle:  Whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.

 

 

The Fruit of the Spirit (22-23)

 

A.  The Fruit of the Spirit in our Relationship with God: 

        Love, Joy, Peace

 

B.  The Fruit of the Spirit in our Relationship with Others: 

        Longsuffering, Gentleness, Goodness

 

C.  The Fruit of the Spirit in Ourselves: 

        Faith, Meekness, Self-Control

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I.  The Fruit of the Spirit in our Relationship with God:  Love

 

Definition: Love is the choice I make to do what's best for the other person.

 

 

II.  The Fruit of the Spirit in our Relationship with God:  Joy

 

Definition:  Joy is inner satisfaction regardless of circumstances.

 

III.  The Fruit of the Spirit in our Relationship with God:  Peace

       

Definition:  Peace is tranquility in the midst of turmoil. (Jim Turner)