THE ROOT OF THE SPIRIT
(Life Source: Flesh vs. Spirit
Where spiritual growth starts)
(Life Source: Flesh vs. Spirit
Where spiritual growth starts)
Paul says that if we do this in v.16, we won’t give in to sinful desires.
What is “walk by the Spirit”?
This characteristic of the fruit of the Spirit is listed first, often understood as the root of the rest, and shows God’s character living through us.
What is love?
The expression of this fruit helps us wait without exploding when people annoy us.
What is patience?
The characteristic of this fruit means strength and power under control—not weakness.
What is gentleness?
This fruit demonstrates reliability, trustworthiness, and loyalty in relationships.
What is faithfulness?
The Bible says there is a battle inside us (v.17) between these two forces.
What are the Spirit and the flesh?
The expression of this fruit is deep happiness rooted in God, that doesn’t depend on how life is going.
What is joy?
The expression of this fruit shows care, active goodness and warmth toward others, even when it’s not required or undeserved.
What is kindness?
The expression of this fruit helps us say “no” to desires that don’t honor God, showing Spirit-led restraint over desires and impulses.
What is self-control?
This verse explains that Spirit-formed character does not need external restraint.
What is Galatians 5:23 (“Against such things there is no law”)?
According to Paul in v.18, being led by this means we are not controlled by the law.
What is the Spirit?
The characteristic of this fruit of the Spirit helps us stay calm and secure because we trust God, reflects inner rest and wholeness that flows from reconciliation with God.
What is peace?
The expression of this fruit goes beyond being nice and actually seeks what is best for others.
What is goodness?
Paul says people controlled by these behaviors will not inherit God’s kingdom (v.21).
What are the works of the flesh?
Paul teaches that those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires, and therefore must actively do this in response to the Spirit’s leading.
What is “keep in step with the Spirit”?
Paul says believers have done this to their sinful nature in v.24.
What is “crucified the flesh with its passions and desires”?
Paul describes these qualities as something the Spirit produces, not something we earn.
What is “fruit of the Spirit”?
Paul warns against this attitude that causes bragging, jealousy, or stirring up conflict (v.26).
What is conceit? (or provoking/envying one another)
Paul explains that people guided by the Spirit don’t need strict rules to behave well.
What is “against such things there is no law”?
According to Galatians 5, Paul lists all of these as the collective result of living by the Spirit.
What is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self‑control.
If we say we live by the Spirit, Paul says we must also do this every day, in v.25.
What is “keep in step with the Spirit”?
Paul says there is no law against people who live with these qualities, according to v.23.
What is the fruit of the Spirit?
Name one relationship-destroying behavior Paul lists as a “work of the flesh” in v.20-21.
What are jealousy, rage, envy, divisions, hatred, or selfish ambition?
Paul says people who belong to Jesus show it by doing this (v.24).
What is crucifying the flesh with its passions and desires?
Paul uses this single metaphor to describe Spirit-produced character growth over time.
What is fruit?