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In Paul contrasts the works of the flesh and the fruit of the spirit.
It is important to note that Paul describes the deeds of the flesh as works while he describes deeds of the spirit as fruit.
This is a fundamental truth in Pauline theology and especially important in his letter to the Galatians: righteousness cannot be gained by working for it.
True life comes from the Spirit of Christ which indwells the believer.
You cannot produce fruit in a factory.
Fruit is the product of all of the right conditions.
Spiritual fruit cannot be produced with the works of men.
Fruit is the product of life and life is only possible in Christ.
Love
It is also important to note that the noun (fruit) and the verb (is) are both singular.
The fruit of the Spirit is one fruit with several characteristics and the most basic all-inclusive characteristic of this fruit is love.
It is also important to notice that all of the characteristics of this fruit are attitudes rather than actions.
The Spirit transforms us from acting out hypocritical deeds to being genuine, authentic believers.
The primary attitude of the fruit of the Spirit is love.
Well, what is love?
Jesus described the epitome of love as being willing to give yourself completely.
Genuine love is a genuine willingness to serve and pour out yourself for the benefit of others.
Joy
What is joy?
True joy comes from the satisfaction a true believer finds in God.
Joy is essential to the life of the Christian and it is the natural result of genuine saving faith.
God wants us to be happy.
Well wait a minute, don’t people do the works of the flesh so that they can be happy?
Yes, but does it work?
The happiness God wants us to pursue is not a happiness that can be found in what God gives, the happiness God wants for us is the happiness that can only be found in God himself.
When we live in the Spirit we are able to put to death the deeds of the flesh.
How?
Because if God is our exceeding (surpassing) joy all of the deeds of the flesh lose their taste in the mouth of the Christian.
After you eat steak you’ll never want to eat dirt again!!
This is the kind of life that the Spirit breathes into the heart of the believer.
The joy of the Christian is powerful.
It is so powerful that Peter says it endures even in persecution.
2 Corinthians 3:
Again, this joy is so powerful it endures persecution and by enduring persecution it becomes the saltiest salt and the brightest light in a dark world.
Spurgeon put it this way:
You cannot be too happy, brother, Nay, do not suspect yourself of being wrong because you are full of delight.
You know that it is said of the divine wisdom, ‘Her ways are the ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.’
Provided that it is joy in the Lord, you cannot have too much of it.”
Paul put it this way
If you are a part of the kingdom of God, enjoy it!
There is no greater joy to be had!
Peace
If joy is the happiness and excitement of the believer than peace is the tranquility of the believer.
The primary peace one finds in salvation is the peace between him and God.
Peace and joy are very similar in that neither one depends on outside circumstances.
True peace rests in the fact that we are confident in the knowledge that we have a right standing with God and no one and nothing can snatch us out of his loving care.
Like joy, peace confirms the validity of faith.
Like joy, peace is powerful.
Peace is reproductive.
Longsuffering
Longsuffering is a characteristic of the fruit of the Spirit that signifies maturity.
Longsuffering speaks of being able to endure the taunts and injuries of others.
In the midst of painful or irritating circumstances one who is longusffering is able to restrain himself.
God is longsuffering.
Patience is one of the key characteristics of God’s own character and so in order to be godly we must develop patience.
Paul gives this command
Longsuffering is closely related to tender mercies, kindness, humility and meekness.
It is also a special kind of endurance that comes into play when we deal with people who deliberately try to provoke us.
Christ is our supreme example of longsuffering.
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