The Fruit of the Spirit

Thesis: If saved, you have the Holy Spirit and will bear fruit of His presence.

I. PERSONAL ATTITUDES
a. Love

• Reflective of Christ's work on cross
• Not emotional
• Self-sacrificing care for another
• Doesn't apply self standards to another
• Lay-life down for another
• Mark of true salvation - 1 John
• Same as love Christ shows
  b. Joy
• Spiritual reality, not circumstancial
• Sourced in Christ, not in world
  c. Peace
• Tranquility of mind with reference to standing before God
• Rest in God's sovereignty (goes to trusting in Him)

II. PERSONAL ACTIONS
a. Patience

• long-suffering in trials
  b. Kindness
• Treating others gently
  c. Goodness
• Pure behavior
• Moral excellence

III PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
a. Faithfulness

• Loyal and trustworthy in commitments
• Consistent in stewardships entrusted with
  b. Gentleness
• Tenderness of heart allowing interaction with others
• Goes to being submissive and teachable
  c. Self-Control
• Ability to not give in to desires

CONCLUSION
Are you marked by spiritual fruit?
Is it reflective in your heart and motives?