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Lesson 4: The Fruit of the Spirit
God doesn't only give us power. He also grows a beautiful character in us. This lesson is about the fruit the Spirit grows.
Scripture readings
Galatians 5:16
But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you won’t fulfill the lust of the flesh.
Galatians 5:22-23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
John 15:5
I am the vine. You are the branches. He who remains in me, and I in him, the same bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.
The lesson
Welcome, friends. Today we talk about fruit.
Galatians 5:22-23 gives us a list: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness and self-control. In this translation the word is “faith.” Some Bibles say faithfulness. Notice that it says fruit, singular. It is one life with many sides, not nine separate jobs.
Fruit grows. It isn’t forced. In John 15:5, Jesus says He is the vine and we are the branches, and that those who remain in Him bear much fruit. A branch doesn’t strain to make grapes. It stays connected.
Galatians 5:16 says to walk by the Spirit. Walking is a daily, step-by-step thing. We choose to listen and follow Him in small decisions, and over time the fruit appears.
Be patient with yourself. Some of these will grow more slowly than others. Ask the Spirit which one He wants to grow in you this week.
Reflection questions
Private, for your own journal.
- Which fruit do I see growing in me?
- Which one do I most need right now?
- What does it look like to stay connected to Jesus each day?
Quiz
Closing prayer
Holy Spirit, grow Your fruit in me. Help me stay close to Jesus like a branch to the vine. Make me loving, patient and kind. In Jesus' name, amen.
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