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Today’s passage: Galatians 5:16-26

16 So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives.

Then you won’t be doing what your sinful

nature craves. 17 The sinful nature wants to do

evil, which is just the opposite of what the

Spirit wants. And the Spirit gives us desires

that are the opposite of what the sinful nature

desires. These two forces are constantly

fighting each other, so you are not free to carry

out your good intentions. 18 But when you are

directed by the Spirit, you are not under

obligation to the law of Moses.

Galatians 5:16-18 (NLT)

19 When you follow the desires of your sinful

nature, the results are very clear: sexual

immorality, impurity, lustful

pleasures, 20 idolatry, sorcery, hostility,

quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish

ambition, dissension, division,21 envy,

drunkenness, wild parties, and other sins like

these. Let me tell you again, as I have before,

that anyone living that sort of life will not

inherit the Kingdom of God.

Galatians 5:19-21 (NLT)

22 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit

in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience,

kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. There is no law

against these things! Galatians 5:22-23 (NLT)

24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have

nailed the passions and desires of their sinful

nature to his cross and crucified them

there. 25 Since we are living by the Spirit, let us

follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our

lives. 26 Let us not become conceited, or

provoke one another, or be jealous of one

another. Galatians 5:24-26 (NLT)

Love

Joy

Peace

Patience

Kindness

Gentleness

Faithfulness

Goodness

Self-Control

Fruit of the Spirit Sinful Desires Sexual immorality,

impurity,

lustful pleasures,

idolatry, sorcery,

hostility, quarreling,

jealousy,

outbursts of anger,

selfish ambition,

dissension, division,

envy, drunkenness,

wild parties,

and other sins…

Distinct

Diverse

Deadly

“Sinful Desires” (Acts of the Flesh)

Distinct

Diverse

Deadly

They’re obvious

“Sinful Desires” (Acts of the Flesh)

Distinct

Diverse

Deadly

They’re obvious

Wide range of activities

“Sinful Desires” (Acts of the Flesh)

Love

Joy

Peace

Patience

Kindness

Gentleness

Faithfulness

Goodness

Self-Control

Fruit of the Spirit Sinful Desires Sexual immorality,

impurity,

lustful pleasures,

idolatry, sorcery,

hostility, quarreling,

jealousy,

outbursts of anger,

selfish ambition,

dissension, division,

envy, drunkenness,

wild parties,

and other sins…

Distinct

Diverse

Deadly Settled lifestyle of disobedience

They’re obvious

Wide range of activities

“Sinful Desires” (Acts of the Flesh)

Love

Joy

Peace

Patience

Kindness

Gentleness

Faithfulness

Goodness

Self-Control

Fruit of the Spirit Sinful Desires Sexual immorality,

impurity,

lustful pleasures,

idolatry, sorcery,

hostility, quarreling,

jealousy,

outbursts of anger,

selfish ambition,

dissension, division,

envy, drunkenness,

wild parties,

and other sins…

Fruit of the Spirit

More “fruit” found in…

2 Corinthians 6:6

Colossians 3:12

1 Timothy 6:11

2 Timothy 2:22

Love

Joy

Peace

Patience

Kindness

Gentleness

Faithfulness

Goodness

Self-Control

Fruit of the Spirit

Love

Joy

Peace

Patience

is the same kind of Love God has for us –

selfless and unconditional.

Fruit of the Spirit

Love

Joy

Peace

Patience

is the same kind of love God has for us –

selfless and unconditional.

Fruit of the Spirit

is contentment no matter the

circumstances. J = Jesus First

O = Others Second

Y = You Third

Love

Joy

Peace

Patience

is the same kind of Love God has for us –

selfless and unconditional.

Fruit of the Spirit

is contentment no matter the

circumstances.

is the calm feeling knowing God is in

control no matter what.

Love

Joy

Peace

Patience

is the same kind of Love God has for us –

selfless and unconditional.

Fruit of the Spirit

is contentment no matter the

circumstances.

is the calm feeling knowing God is in

control no matter what.

is determination to wait for God’s

direction.

Kindness

Gentleness

Faithfulness

Goodness

Self-Control

is treating others with special care.

Fruit of the Spirit

Kindness

Gentleness

Faithfulness

Goodness

Self-Control

is treating others with special care.

Fruit of the Spirit

is considering other people’s

feelings.

Kindness

Gentleness

Faithfulness

Goodness

Self-Control

is treating others with special care.

Fruit of the Spirit

is considering other people’s

feelings.

is being loyal to our truest friend…

Jesus. It’s being dependable.

Kindness

Gentleness

Faithfulness

Goodness

Self-Control

is treating others with special care.

Fruit of the Spirit

is considering other people’s

feelings.

is being loyal to our truest friend…

Jesus. It’s being dependable.

is obeying God’s Word and doing

the right thing no matter what.

Kindness

Gentleness

Faithfulness

Goodness

Self-Control

is treating others with special care.

Fruit of the Spirit

is considering other people’s

feelings.

is being loyal to our truest friend…

Jesus. It’s being dependable.

is obeying God’s Word and doing

the right thing no matter what.

is knowing when to start and when

to stop.

Love

Joy

Peace

Patience

Kindness

Gentleness

Faithfulness

Goodness

Self-Control

Fruit of the Spirit Sinful Desires Sexual immorality,

impurity,

lustful pleasures,

idolatry, sorcery,

hostility, quarreling,

jealousy,

outbursts of anger,

selfish ambition,

dissension, division,

envy, drunkenness,

wild parties,

and other sins…

Love

Joy

Peace

Patience

Kindness

Gentleness

Faithfulness

Goodness

Self-Control

Fruit of the Spirit Sinful Desires Sexual immorality,

impurity,

lustful pleasures,

idolatry, sorcery,

hostility, quarreling,

jealousy,

outbursts of anger,

selfish ambition,

dissension, division,

envy, drunkenness,

wild parties,

and other sins…

Love

Joy

Peace

Patience

Kindness

Gentleness

Faithfulness

Goodness

Self-Control

Fruit of the Spirit Sinful Desires Sexual immorality,

impurity,

lustful pleasures,

idolatry, sorcery,

hostility, quarreling,

jealousy,

outbursts of anger,

selfish ambition,

dissension, division,

envy, drunkenness,

wild parties,

and other sins…

Fruit (n.): “The sweet and fleshy product

of a tree or plant that contains seeds.

Anything produced, accruing; a product

or a result.”

The Fruit of the Spirit’s purpose is to

enable us to show people who God

is, and therefore, share the Gospel.

Making An Impact for Jesus

First, we need to realize the Fruit of the Spirit

is a by-product of a spirit-led life.

Making An Impact for Jesus

First, we need to realize the Fruit of the Spirit

is a by-product of a spirit-led life.

Second, we need to surrender to the fact that

it’s the Holy Spirit’s work, not ours.

Making An Impact for Jesus

First, we need to realize the Fruit of the Spirit

is a by-product of a spirit-led life.

Second, we need to surrender to the fact that

it’s the Holy Spirit’s work, not ours.

Third, we are to bear fruit, and leave the

results up to God.