Fruits of the Spirit Love
September 22, 2013
Galatians 5:22-23
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace,
patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23
gentleness and self-control. Against such
things there is no law.”
1 Corinthians 13:1-8
“If I speak in the tongues of men and of
angels, but have not love, I am only a
resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I
have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all
mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a
faith that can move mountains, but have not
love, I am nothing. 3 If I give all I possess to
the poor and surrender my body to the
flames, but have not love, I gain nothing. 4
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy,
1 Corinthians 13:1-8
it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It is not
rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily
angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love
does not delight in evil but rejoices with the
truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts,
always hopes, always perseveres. 8 Love
never fails.”
Introduction
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Love is the most irresistible force on the earth
Love is the primary fruit of the Spirit
Love is defined by God’s very nature
God is love! 1 John 4:8,16
Love of God is manifested through life of
God poured out lavishly and constantly!
Review
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God designed fruit to be a healthy part of life
You recognize them by their fruit Matt 7:16
Types of fruit depends on type of soil of hearts
Pathway People - Disappointed with No Fruit
Rocky People – Without deep roots
Thorny People – Lost in the weeds
Productive People – Good ground
Uniqueness of Love
• Foremost of the fruits of Spirit is love
• Love is the essential life of Christ expressing
itself in all nine fruits
• Comparison from these two scriptures
Uniqueness of Love
Gal 5:22-23
1. Love
2. Joy
3. Peace
4. Patience
5. Kindness
6. Goodness
7. Faithfulness
8. Gentleness
9. Self-control
1 Corinthians 13:1-7
Is not selfish or self-centered
Does not rejoice in sin
Is not easily provoked
Suffers long, perseveres
Is merciful, thoughtful, no envy
Is gracious, generous
Thinks no evil, faith in God
Is humble and gentle
Is disciplined and controlled
Uniqueness of Love
• Foremost of the fruits of Spirit is love
• Love is the essential life of Christ expressing
itself in all nine fruits
• Comparison from these two scriptures
• Fruits come from same source but may be at
different places in ripening.
• Show grace to each other as we grow in love
Source of Love
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Cannot counterfeit, truly comes from above
Love originates with God 1 John 4:7-8
Cannot manufacture love
Clear delineation between man’s attempt at
loving and God’s love
• You have the love of God only to the extent
that you have God Himself.
• How can be exposed to the love of God in
greater measure?
Expression of Love
• God’s love is a perfect love
• Love is selfless
• Visible expression of love is found in Jesus
Christ. 1 John 4:9-10
• Agape love is selflessness finding form in
nine distinct facets.
• The love of God is the very life of God
Expression of Love
• 5 Different love languages
1) Words of Affirmation
2) Acts of Service
3) Gifts
4) Physical Touch
5) Quality Time
• If love is allowed to grow in good soil, will
become evident in life of disciple!
Conclusion
• What’s the level of expression of love coming
forth from you?
• How has Christ manifested His love to you?
• What are you doing with that revelation of
His love?
• Being exposed to the love of God
• Allowing His love to live through you