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Let Us Bear the Fruit of the Spirit
(Galatians 5:22-23)

​Introduction:

         1. In our lesson we are studying the 9 special characteristics that make up "the fruit of the Spirit."
         2. Before we examine these characteristics, let us consider . . .

Discussion:

I.           4  GENERAL  PRINCIPLES  THAT  RELATE  TO  BEARING  THE  FRUIT  OF  THE  SPIRIT

         A. Principle #1: When we become God's children we are to bear the fruit of the Spirit
             (Ephesians 5:6-10).
             1. Many in the world look down on these 9 characteristics.
             2. However, God considers them to be very special.
             3. By bearing the fruit of the Spirit,:
                 a. we show that we have turned from darkness to light
                 b. we meet God's approval.
         B. Principle #2: A tree is recognized by the fruit it bears (Luke 6:43-45).
             1. A good tree bears good fruit, and a bad tree bears bad fruit.
             2. Jesus was actually talking about the things we say and do.
         C. Principle #3: The law of sowing and reaping applies to the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 6:7-8)
             1. We have a choice.
                 a. We can choose to sow to the flesh (see Galatians 5:19-21).
                 b. We can choose to sow to the Spirit.
             2. We will reap on the basis of how we sow.
         D. Principle #4: Christ requires His followers to bear much fruit (John 15:8).
             1. This glorifies God.
             2. It identifies us as the Lord's followers.
         E. With these principles before us, let us turn our attention to . . .

II.          THE  9  CHARACTERISTICS  THAT  MAKE  UP  THE  FRUIT  OF  THE  SPIRIT

         A. "Love" (described in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7)
         B. "Joy" (emphasized in Philippians 4:4)
         C. "Peace" (demonstrated in Romans 12:18)
         D. "Longsuffering" (commanded in Ephesians 4:1-3)
         E. "Gentleness" (included in Titus 3:1-2)
         F. "Goodness" (explained in Galatians 6:10)
         G. "Faith [faithfulness]" (commanded in 1 Corinthians 4:2; Revelation 2:10)
         H. "Meekness" (included in Colossians 3:12-13)
         I.  "Temperance [self-control]" (included in 2 Peter 1:5-7)

Conclusion:

         1. In Luke 6:44 Jesus said, "For every tree is known by his own fruit."
         2. Based on the fruit that you bear, what kind of tree are you?
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