1 The Fruits of the Spirit Lesson 1 How is Your Love Life?
Galatians 5:19-24 (NASB) Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: immorality, impurity, sensuality, 20 idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, disputes, dissensions, factions, 21 envying, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these, of which I forewarn you just as I have forewarned you that those who practice such things shall 2
Galatians 5:19-24 (NASB) not inherit the kingdom of God. 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. 24 Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 3
5 Is your love based on what others do for you?
7 The attractive qualities of others?
9 Focused only on family?
10 “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.” John 3:16 (NASB) Based on God’s standard?
10 God’s Love is….. FORGIVING Luke 15:7 BEYOND MEASURE Romans 8:38,39 ETERNAL Romans 8:35 Based on God’s standard?
10 God’s Love is….. SACRIFICIAL John 3:16 INEXHAUSTIBLE Psalm 136:1 Based on God’s standard?
Matthew 5:44 (NASB) “But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,” 11
Matthew 5:44 (NASB) Fruit is a by-product, It takes….. TIME, CARE, and HARD WORK! 11