Fruit of the Spirit: Growing More Like Jesus
(Galatians 5:22-23)

I. What is the fruit of the Spirit?
A. It is one fruit, not many. (Galatians 5:22)
B. It is something God does rather than something we do.

1. God’s Spirit produces God’s fruit. (Galatians 5:16-18)
2. The “fruit” of the Spirit in contrast to the “works” of the sinful nature. (Galatians 5:19)
   C. It is the character of Jesus that God grows in you. (2 Corinthians 3:18; Colossians 3:9-10)

II. Why is the fruit of the Spirit important in your life?
A. God wants you to grow in godly character. (Ephesians 4:22-24; Philippians 1:11)
B. It is part of your Christian witness to others. (John 15:8; 1 Peter 2:12)
C. Life is so much better when you have the fruit of the Spirit! (Galatians 5:19-23)

III. How do you develop the fruit of the Spirit in your life?
A. Weed the garden (“Be killing sin…”) (Romans 8:13; Colossians 3:5-6)
B. Water the garden (read the Word) (Psalm 1:2-3; Colossians 3:16; Ephesians 5:18)
C. Remain in the vine (abide in Christ) (John 15:4-5; Colossians 2:6-7)