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  1. The apostle Paul sharply contrasted the things we naturally do (works of the flesh) with the things the Holy Spirit helps produce in faithful Christians (fruit of the Spirit). What can we learn from the key words in Galatians 5:19-23?

  2. The Works of the Flesh and the Fruit of the Spirit - But I say, walk by the Spirit, and do not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of ...

  3. Aug 1, 2017 · Matthew 7:1520. A truly Spirit-empowered believer is going to be obvious in their fruit. They’ll demonstrate what Paul calls “the fruits of the Spirit.” He also points out that the “works of the flesh” are fairly apparent, too.”

  4. Jan 4, 2022 · The works of the flesh are in total contrast with the fruit of the Spirit, detailed in Galatians 5:22–23. What pleases the Lord in our lives is not a “work” but a “fruit” that the Spirit alone can produce.

  5. Jun 1, 2014 · Galatians 5 gives a lengthy list of the works of the flesh and contrasts it with the fruit of the Spirit. The ongoing work of the indwelling Holy Spirit of Christ is to conform us from the inside out to Jesus Christ, so that we would actually be like Christ in every respect.

  6. Jan 18, 2023 · In summary, the works of the flesh are the actions and behaviors that are motivated by our sinful nature, while the fruit of the Spirit are the natural result of being filled with and guided by the Spirit of God.

  7. Sep 7, 2023 · Discover the profound contrast between the 'works of the flesh' and the 'fruit of the Spirit' as explained in Galatians 5:19-23. Explore how yielding to the Holy Spirit's transformative power can shape character, leading to a life marked by love, joy, peace, and more.

  8. Feb 27, 2017 · But both flesh and Spirit are at work in us, and we can choose which one is stronger. So what are you feeding more, the flesh or the Spirit? It’s impossible to have the fruit of the Spirit without the Spirit .

  9. After explaining the works of the flesh, Paul spells out the fruit or manifestations of the Holy Spirit's work in our character in our sanctification: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.

  10. Feb 3, 2022 · Defining and comparing the works of the flesh and the fruit of the spirit for discerning good vs. evil in people.