Like Jesus - Living in the Fruit of the Spirit

Fruit of the Spirit - 9 character qualities

• fruit = καρπός

Love is the overarching quality - John 13:34-35

Fruit is produced by the Spirit in us - Galatians 5:16-17

Galatians 5:22-23

Self-Control:

• Proverbs 25:28
• ἐνκράτεια = the ability to exercise restraint and moderation in various aspects of life; including thoughts, words, actions, passions and desires

Romans 7:15-25

Conviction = what I did was wrong

• from the spirit
• leads to nourishment, growth and change
• leads to repentance, hope, restoration, community

Condemnation = I am wrong

• from our enemy
• leads to feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, apathy
• leads to despair, isolation

Romans 8:1-4

How self-control grows in our lives:

1. Repent

• change of mind and heart that leads to a change in direction
• 2 Corinthians 5:17
• Acts 3:17

2. Fall in love with Jesus

• Focus on Jesus - Philippians 4:8
• Falling in love with Jesus will lead us to want to do what He has called us to do instead of feeling like we have to do what He has called us to do.
• John 14:15
• Titus 2:11-12

3. Take a step of faith

• walk with the spirit every day
• Galatians 5:16
• περιπατέω = a continuous regular action, a habitual way of life
• 2 Peter 1:3-8

4. Take action

• something needs to change
• 2 Corinthians 7:1