Questions for Reflection - Inspired - "The Fruit of the Spirit (On Character)"
- What is your favorite fruit? Tell a story about when you enjoyed eating and sharing this.
- Read the passage. What is the nature of the battle between Spirit and the flesh?
- Paul indicates that we have the ability to exercise our will. What is the nature of our choice?
- As you read the list of acts of the sinful nature, what still need to be put to death in you and replaced by the fruit of the Spirit?
- Why is one who is led by the Spirit not under the law?
- Why is "fruit" in the singular rather than plural?
- What do the practice of "spiritual disciplines" (prayer, confession, study, giving, worship, etc.) have to do with the fruit of the Spirit?
- Think about Christians you know well. What evidence of "fruit" do you see in them? Think about finding a way to tell them. Why would this be important?
- Read . What are some ways the fruit of the Spirit is shared?
Our God of Grace and Truth,
You accept us as we are. For this we are profoundly grateful. But you do not intend to leave us as we are. Your Spirit is at work in us. But we confess that at times we want to keep things the same. We are not sure about you. Forgive us Lord. Win this battle even as we pray in this silence, in Jesus' name.
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