Galatians 5:22-23  Not An Exhaustive List, But Represents The Character That God Expects Christians To Develop  Contrary To The Flesh Which Must Be Defeated Galatians 5:22-23  Not An Exhaustive List, But Represents The Character That God Expects Christians To Develop  Contrary To The Flesh Which Must Be Defeated

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is LOVE  Agape – Manifested By Actively Seeking The Well Being Of Others.  The Importance Of Love Cannot Be Overestimated.  Gal. 5:6 – Faith Works Through Love.  1 Cor. 13:2 – Without Love, We Are Nothing  1 Cor. 13:3 – Love Is Greater Than Faith & Hope  Matt. 22:37-40 – Love Necessary To Fulfill The Two Greatest Commandments  Agape – Manifested By Actively Seeking The Well Being Of Others.  The Importance Of Love Cannot Be Overestimated.  Gal. 5:6 – Faith Works Through Love.  1 Cor. 13:2 – Without Love, We Are Nothing  1 Cor. 13:3 – Love Is Greater Than Faith & Hope  Matt. 22:37-40 – Love Necessary To Fulfill The Two Greatest Commandments

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is LOVE  Love Is Rooted In The Character Of God - 1 Jno. 4:8-10  God Actively Seeks The Well Being Of Those Who Do Not Love Him – Rom. 5:8  God Acted First On Sinners Behalf  Love Is Rooted In The Character Of God - 1 Jno. 4:8-10  God Actively Seeks The Well Being Of Those Who Do Not Love Him – Rom. 5:8  God Acted First On Sinners Behalf

 Love Is Shown Toward That Which Is Of Esteemed Value.  I.E. – God Loves A Cheerful Giver (2 Cor. 9:7)  God Demands This Love From Us (1 Jno. 2:15-17; Matt. 10:37)  Value Of Love Is Seen In Approving Those Things That Are Excellent ( Php. 1:9-10) The Fruit Of The Spirit Is LOVE

 Love Among Brethren Promotes Sound Spiritual Growth.  Guiding Into Truth – 2 Tim. 2:24-26  Will Not Hide The Truth, But Speak Plainly – Eph. 4:15-16  Considers & Provokes To Good Works – Heb. 10:24-25  Love Helps Maintain Peace With Each Other. (1 Cor. 13:4-7; Col. 3:14; 1 Jno. 3:18) The Fruit Of The Spirit Is LOVE

If We Are Walking In The Spirit & Not In The Flesh … Rom. 12:19 – “Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good.” 1 Pet. 1:22 – “Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart.” Rom. 12:19 – “Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good.” 1 Pet. 1:22 – “Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart.”

 Joy = Delight, Gladness.  Not The Idea Of Superficial Feeling.  More Concrete Than Things Of This World.  Joy Is Learning & Knowing The Truth. (Matt. 13:44)  Examples: Eunuch (Acts 8:36-39), Gentiles (Acts 13:48)  This Joy Should Never Fade In A Christian. (1 Jno. 1:4)  Joy = Delight, Gladness.  Not The Idea Of Superficial Feeling.  More Concrete Than Things Of This World.  Joy Is Learning & Knowing The Truth. (Matt. 13:44)  Examples: Eunuch (Acts 8:36-39), Gentiles (Acts 13:48)  This Joy Should Never Fade In A Christian. (1 Jno. 1:4) The Fruit Of The Spirit Is JOY

 Joy Is Salvation & Repentance.  Acts 15:3 – Joy Over Conversions  Luke 15:7, 10 - When One Turns From The Error  Joy In Persecution & Suffering.  Macedonians Had Gladness In Want – 2 Cor. 8:1-5  Paul Had Joy In Work Of Preaching Despite Persecution – 2 Cor. 7:4  Joy Is Salvation & Repentance.  Acts 15:3 – Joy Over Conversions  Luke 15:7, 10 - When One Turns From The Error  Joy In Persecution & Suffering.  Macedonians Had Gladness In Want – 2 Cor. 8:1-5  Paul Had Joy In Work Of Preaching Despite Persecution – 2 Cor. 7:4 The Fruit Of The Spirit Is JOY

If We Are Walking In The Spirit & Not In The Flesh … Look Beyond Earthly – Matt. 6:19-21; Col. 3:1-4 Endure Chastening – Heb. 12:5-11 (v. 2) James 1:2 – “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials.” Look Beyond Earthly – Matt. 6:19-21; Col. 3:1-4 Endure Chastening – Heb. 12:5-11 (v. 2) James 1:2 – “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials.”

 Meaning Of Peace.  More Than Absence Of War Or Conflict  Idea Of Completeness, Wholeness, Sense Of Inner-satisfaction and fulfillment, Contentment And Serenity, Hope Of Reconciliation And Redemption  Meaning Of Peace.  More Than Absence Of War Or Conflict  Idea Of Completeness, Wholeness, Sense Of Inner-satisfaction and fulfillment, Contentment And Serenity, Hope Of Reconciliation And Redemption The Fruit Of The Spirit Is PEACE

 Peace With God.  Disobedience Causes Misery & Conflict While Obedience Leads To Peace – Psa. 1:1-6; Pro. 3:13-17  The Age Of Christ Is A Time Of Peace. Isa. 9:6 > Lke. 2:10-14; Isa. 53:5 > Rom. 5:1  The Gospel Is A Message Of Peace – Eph. 6:15  Peace With God.  Disobedience Causes Misery & Conflict While Obedience Leads To Peace – Psa. 1:1-6; Pro. 3:13-17  The Age Of Christ Is A Time Of Peace. Isa. 9:6 > Lke. 2:10-14; Isa. 53:5 > Rom. 5:1  The Gospel Is A Message Of Peace – Eph. 6:15 The Fruit Of The Spirit Is PEACE

 Peace With Self.  Inner Tranquility Despite Circumstances  Lean Upon The Lord – Isa. 26:3; Php. 4:6-7  Follow His Word – Rom. 8:6; Col. 3:15  Peace With Others.  Even Though There Is A Struggle Between Righteousness & Evil – Pro. 16:7  God’s Word Broke The Barrier Of Jew / Gentile, We Can Live Peaceably With All Men – Eph. 2:13-17; Rom. 12:18  Peace With Self.  Inner Tranquility Despite Circumstances  Lean Upon The Lord – Isa. 26:3; Php. 4:6-7  Follow His Word – Rom. 8:6; Col. 3:15  Peace With Others.  Even Though There Is A Struggle Between Righteousness & Evil – Pro. 16:7  God’s Word Broke The Barrier Of Jew / Gentile, We Can Live Peaceably With All Men – Eph. 2:13-17; Rom. 12:18

 Peace With Others.  Even Though There Is A Struggle Between Righteousness & Evil – Pro. 16:7  God’s Word Broke The Barrier Of Jew / Gentile, We Can Live Peaceably With All Men – Eph. 2:13-17; Rom. 12:18  To Achieve Peace With Others, One Must Have The Humility Of Christ – Php. 2:1-8 The Fruit Of The Spirit Is PEACE

If We Are Walking In The Spirit & Not In The Flesh …  Matt. 5:9 – “Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God.”  James 3:17-18 – “But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.”  Heb. 12:14 – “Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord”  Matt. 5:9 – “Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God.”  James 3:17-18 – “But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.”  Heb. 12:14 – “Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord”

 Meaning.  Forbearance, Patience  “Long” “Temper”  Quality Of Self-restraint In The Face Of Provocation Which Does Not Hastily Retaliate or Promptly Punish … Associated With Mercy  Does Not Surrender To Circumstances Or Succumb Under Trial … Associated With Hope  Meaning.  Forbearance, Patience  “Long” “Temper”  Quality Of Self-restraint In The Face Of Provocation Which Does Not Hastily Retaliate or Promptly Punish … Associated With Mercy  Does Not Surrender To Circumstances Or Succumb Under Trial … Associated With Hope The Fruit Of The Spirit Is LONGSUFFERING

 It Is An Attribute Of God.  Psa. 86:15 “But You, O Lord, are a God full of compassion, and gracious, Longsuffering and abundant in mercy and truth.  Example -  It Is An Attribute Of God.  Psa. 86:15 “But You, O Lord, are a God full of compassion, and gracious, Longsuffering and abundant in mercy and truth.  Example - The Fruit Of The Spirit Is LONGSUFFERING Gen. 6:3 God Will Not Strive With Man 1 Pet. 3:20 Waited In The Days Of Noah 2 Pet. 3:9 Not Willing That Any Should Perish

 The Longsuffering Of Christ Toward Paul Left An Example For Him & Us To Be Longsuffering. (1 Tim. 1:16)  Paul Did Not Cease To Be Thankful To God. (1 Tim. 1:13-15)  Paul Made Longsuffering A Part Of His Life. (2 Cor. 11:23-30)  Paul Was Known To Be Longsuffering.  2 Tim. 3:10 “But you have carefully followed my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, perseverance.”  The Longsuffering Of Christ Toward Paul Left An Example For Him & Us To Be Longsuffering. (1 Tim. 1:16)  Paul Did Not Cease To Be Thankful To God. (1 Tim. 1:13-15)  Paul Made Longsuffering A Part Of His Life. (2 Cor. 11:23-30)  Paul Was Known To Be Longsuffering.  2 Tim. 3:10 “But you have carefully followed my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, perseverance.” The Fruit Of The Spirit Is LONGSUFFERING

 A Christian Must Be Longsuffering …  To Be Fruitful. (2 Pet. 1:5-8)  To Be Knowledgeable. (Eccl. 12:12; Heb. 13:22)  To Maintain Unity. (Eph. 4:2)  To Meet Obligation To Others. ( Col. 1:11; 3:12)  To Receive Promise. (Heb. 10:36)  A Christian Must Be Longsuffering …  To Be Fruitful. (2 Pet. 1:5-8)  To Be Knowledgeable. (Eccl. 12:12; Heb. 13:22)  To Maintain Unity. (Eph. 4:2)  To Meet Obligation To Others. ( Col. 1:11; 3:12)  To Receive Promise. (Heb. 10:36) The Fruit Of The Spirit Is LONGSUFFERING

 Add It. (2 Pet. 1:5-8)  Exercise It. (1 Cor. 9:27)  Learn From Examples. (Heb. 13:7)  Consider The Damage & Harm Of Impatience, Anger, & Wavering.  Add It. (2 Pet. 1:5-8)  Exercise It. (1 Cor. 9:27)  Learn From Examples. (Heb. 13:7)  Consider The Damage & Harm Of Impatience, Anger, & Wavering. If We Are Walking In The Spirit & Not In The Flesh …

 Meaning.  Kindness – “Goodness Of Heart,” Gentleness  Goodness – “Kindness Of Heart Or Act … Not Merely As A Quality, Rather It Is Goodness In Action, Goodness Expressing Itself In Deeds”  Meaning.  Kindness – “Goodness Of Heart,” Gentleness  Goodness – “Kindness Of Heart Or Act … Not Merely As A Quality, Rather It Is Goodness In Action, Goodness Expressing Itself In Deeds” The Fruit Of The Spirit Is KINDNESS & GOODNESS.

 God Possess Both Qualities.  Kindness  Eph. 2:7 “That in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.”  David Prayed For It. “Let, I pray, Your merciful kindness be for my comfort, According to Your word to Your servant.” Psa. 119:76  Goodness  Rom. 2:4 “Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?”  God Possess Both Qualities.  Kindness  Eph. 2:7 “That in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.”  David Prayed For It. “Let, I pray, Your merciful kindness be for my comfort, According to Your word to Your servant.” Psa. 119:76  Goodness  Rom. 2:4 “Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?” The Fruit Of The Spirit Is KINDNESS & GOODNESS.

 A Christian Must Have Kindness That Is Manifested Through Goodness.  It Is Part Of Being Fruitful. (2 Pet. 1:4-8)  Important Part Of Our Relationship To One Another. (Eph. 4:32)  In Speech - Pro. 31:26  In Compassionate Consideration – 1 Cor. 12:25-26  In Restoring The Erring – Jas. 5:19-20  By Doing Good To All – Gal. 6:10; Rom. 12:17-21  A Christian Must Have Kindness That Is Manifested Through Goodness.  It Is Part Of Being Fruitful. (2 Pet. 1:4-8)  Important Part Of Our Relationship To One Another. (Eph. 4:32)  In Speech - Pro. 31:26  In Compassionate Consideration – 1 Cor. 12:25-26  In Restoring The Erring – Jas. 5:19-20  By Doing Good To All – Gal. 6:10; Rom. 12:17-21 The Fruit Of The Spirit Is KINDNESS & GOODNESS.

 Add These. (2 Pet. 1:5-8)  Matt. 7:12 "Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.”  Add These. (2 Pet. 1:5-8)  Matt. 7:12 "Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.” If We Are Walking In The Spirit & Not In The Flesh …

 Meaning.  To Have A Firm Persuasion … In God, Christ, Or Things Spiritual  Confidence and Convictions (Heb. 11:1)  The Character Of One Who Can Be Relied On  Meaning.  To Have A Firm Persuasion … In God, Christ, Or Things Spiritual  Confidence and Convictions (Heb. 11:1)  The Character Of One Who Can Be Relied On The Fruit Of The Spirit Is FAITHFULNESS.

 A Christian Must Have Faithfulness...  In Order To Go To Heaven (Rev. 2:10)  To Please God (Heb. 11:6)  The Just (Righteous) Live By It (Heb. 10:35-39)  To Overcome The World (2 Tim. 4:7-8)  To Be A Productive Member Of The Church (Eph. 4:16)  A Christian Must Have Faithfulness...  In Order To Go To Heaven (Rev. 2:10)  To Please God (Heb. 11:6)  The Just (Righteous) Live By It (Heb. 10:35-39)  To Overcome The World (2 Tim. 4:7-8)  To Be A Productive Member Of The Church (Eph. 4:16) The Fruit Of The Spirit Is FAITHFULNESS.

 Meaning.  Mild, Gentle, Meek  Our Lord Is Meek. (Matt. 11:29)  Not Weak, Compromiser  Strength To Possess A Calm Disposition Even Under Fire (Matt. 11:20ff)  Meaning.  Mild, Gentle, Meek  Our Lord Is Meek. (Matt. 11:29)  Not Weak, Compromiser  Strength To Possess A Calm Disposition Even Under Fire (Matt. 11:20ff) The Fruit Of The Spirit Is GENTLENESS.

 A Christian Must Have Gentleness...  Matthew 5:5 “Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth.”  Essential To Professing Godliness (1 Pet. 3:3-4; 1 Tim. 2:9-10)  For Proper Relationship To Brethren (Col. 3:12-13)  To Govern Our Dealing With The World (Titus 3:1-2)  A Christian Must Have Gentleness...  Matthew 5:5 “Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth.”  Essential To Professing Godliness (1 Pet. 3:3-4; 1 Tim. 2:9-10)  For Proper Relationship To Brethren (Col. 3:12-13)  To Govern Our Dealing With The World (Titus 3:1-2)

 Meaning.  Temperance  One Who Masters His Desires & Passions, Especially His Sensual Appetites  Dominion One Has Over Oneself Or Something …His Thoughts, Words, & Actions (2 Cor. 10:5)  Meaning.  Temperance  One Who Masters His Desires & Passions, Especially His Sensual Appetites  Dominion One Has Over Oneself Or Something …His Thoughts, Words, & Actions (2 Cor. 10:5) The Fruit Of The Spirit Is SELF-CONTROL.

 It Is Essential To One’s Salvation.  Acts 24:25 – Obeying The Gospel  1 Tim. 2:9-15 – Demeanor Of One Professing Godliness  2 Pet. 1:5-11 – To Be Fruitful & Inherit Kingdom Of Our Lord  It Is Essential To One’s Salvation.  Acts 24:25 – Obeying The Gospel  1 Tim. 2:9-15 – Demeanor Of One Professing Godliness  2 Pet. 1:5-11 – To Be Fruitful & Inherit Kingdom Of Our Lord The Fruit Of The Spirit Is SELF-CONTROL.