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The Bible tells us to bear the fruit of the Holy Spirit
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However, what is the fruit of the Holy Spirit anyway? What does it mean to bear fruit
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Most importantly, how can be more productive in cultivating this type of fruit
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That's exactly what we are going to learn today. What is the fruit of the Holy Spirit
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The fruit of the Holy Spirit is listed in Galatians 5, verse 22 to 23
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After enumerating the works of the flesh, verses 18 to 21, the Apostle Paul
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gave us a comprehensive list of what the Holy Spirit can do if we let it in us
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Paul wanted to make a contrast between what our flesh and the Holy Spirit can do
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Notice that our flesh is naturally inclined to do evil. However, once we receive the Holy Spirit, we can now have the help that we need to survive
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our Christian walk. Galatians 522.23 tells us, but the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering
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kindness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. Christ said that by our fruits we will be known, Matthew 7.20
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If we are truly a follower of Christ, we must bear these fruits. It must be clearly evident in our thoughts, words, and actions
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Here's a quick explanation of each of the aspect of the Spirit's fruit
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Love, this is the foundation of all the other fruits. It's not just a feeling, but an action-oriented, sacrificial love
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that seeks the well-being and welfare of others above oneself. Joy, this is a deep-seated gladness that comes from knowing and experiencing the presence of God and his salvation
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It's not dependent on circumstances, but is a spiritual fruit that remains even in difficult times
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Peace this refers to a state of inner tranquility and harmony that comes from being reconciled with God It also involves peace with others and the ability to resolve conflicts in a godly manner Patience Long This is the ability to endure difficult circumstances or people without losing faith or composure
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It involves a steadfastness and endurance in the face of trials and hardships
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Kindness. This is an attitude of goodwill and benevolence towards others. Shown through compassionate actions and words
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It involves being considerate, helpful, and generous. Goodness. This refers to moral excellence and integrity in character
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It involves doing what is right and honorable, exhibiting virtues such as honesty, righteousness
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and purity. Faithfulness. This is reliability, loyalty, and steadfastness in one's commitments
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relationships, and beliefs. It involves being trustworthy and dependable. Gentleness, meekness. This is strength under control. It involves humility and a gentle demeanor
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even in the face of power or authority. It's not weakness, but rather a weakness. But rather
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deliberate choice to be considerate and tender towards others. Self-control. This is the ability to restrain one's impulses, desires, and emotions
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It involves discipline and moderation in all areas of life, allowing one to make wise choices and avoid harmful behaviors
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These fruits are evidence of the Holy Spirit's work in the lives of believers
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transforming them to become more like Christ and reflecting God's character to the world
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They are not produced through human effort alone, but through a surrendered life
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yielded to the Holy Spirit's guidance and empowerment. Therefore, you are a true and genuine Christian
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if you have love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control
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Now, notice that the Apostle Paul used the word fruit, a singular word
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Paul was telling us that we cannot just pick any of these aspects of the Holy Spirit and disregard the rest We cannot say that it is okay that I am not patient as long as I am faithful No all of the aspects of the Holy Spirit fruit build on each other
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We must also realize that the fruit of the Holy Spirit is the very character of God. Christ instructed
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us to aim for perfection, Matthew 5, verse 48. Of course, as long as we are in the flesh, we can never
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be perfect and blameless before God. Yet, God wants us to aim for perfection, to develop
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his very character. This is how high God's standard is. We must work hard to develop the fruit
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of the Holy Spirit because only then we can truly become effective Christians. We need to ask ourselves
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how much of the Holy Spirit's fruit have I already developed? Have I grown to be more like God
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and less like me? How much love do I have in me? Do I really love my neighbor as myself? Do I exhibit
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the very characteristics of love mentioned in I Corinthians 13? Am I joyful? Does it? I love? Does
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Does my happiness depend on the things that are happening to me? Am I joyful every time I fall into various trials
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James 1, 2. Do I serve God and others with gladness? Psalm 100, 2
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Does peace reign in my heart? Does my peace come from loving God's law
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Psalms 1, 1965. Do I have peace because I realize how I was justified through faith, Romans 5.1
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Am I patient with my brothers and sisters, or am I easily get offended and frustrated
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Do I wait on God and for His will to be done in my life, or am I too impatient that I want
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things to go my way? Am I kind to one another? Do I have the disposition to see the kindness of others rather than their faults
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Do I have mildness in my temper, calmness of spirit, and the nature to treat all with
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kindness and politeness? Am I good to everyone and not just to those whom I consider friends
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Do I actively look for opportunities to do good to others Am I only good when people are good to me or do I rather overlook offenses Am I faithful If Christ returns here on earth
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will he find me faithful? Luke 18, verse 8. Am I faithful to God
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Am I faithful to my promises and true to my words? Do other people see me as a trustworthy person
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Am I meek and gentle? Do I seek peace with men rather than getting even with them
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Am I patient when people do me wrong? Do I get easily offended by small or great insults
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Do I have self-control? Can I bring my every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ
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2 Corinthians 10-5? How much strength or ascendancy do I have over my sinful and carnal desires
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Do I easily give in to temptation? Or do I have the power to overcome it
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These are just some of the questions you need to answer with all honesty
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When we answer these questions, we must not compare ourselves to others
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We need to evaluate ourselves and see how much fruit we have really bear
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When we compare our present selves to ourselves a year ago, are we spiritually growing or dying
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As we examine ourselves, I hope we can see that we are casting away the works of the flesh
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and focusing on bearing good fruit. We need to continually grow in the grace and knowledge of our Savior, Jesus Christ
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I hope that helps. There are just so many things to talk about the fruit of the Holy Spirit
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But for now, I pray that this presentation has given you a better understanding of what the Holy Spirit is and how it enables us to produce its fruit
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