FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT

Title: The Fruit of the Spirit
Speaker: Pst. Okechukwu (Okey Sokay)
Date: August 9th, 2023.


( Growing in Godly Character ).

Introduction:

As followers of Christ, we are called to live transformed lives that reflect the nature of God.

One of the ways this transformation is manifested is through the development of the fruit of the Spirit.

In Galatians 5:22-23, the Apostle Paul lists these fruits as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

Galatians‬ ‭5‬:‭22‬-‭23‬ ‭AMP‬‬

“But the fruit of the Spirit [the result of His presence within us] is love [unselfish concern for others], joy, [inner] peace, patience [not the ability to wait, but how we act while waiting], kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

gentleness, self-control. Against such things there is no law.”

“And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature together with its passions and appetites.

If we [claim to] live by the [Holy] Spirit, we must also walk by the Spirit [with personal integrity, godly character, and moral courage—our conduct empowered by the Holy Spirit].”

‭‭Galatians‬ ‭5‬:‭24‬-‭25‬ ‭AMP‬‬

Today, we will explore the significance of the fruit of the Spirit and how we can cultivate and manifest these qualities in our lives.