Works of the Flesh Compared with Fruit of the Spirit Citing Biblical Examples


Works of the flesh
Galatians 5:19-21

Fruit of the Spirit
Galatians 5:22-23

Sexual immorality
David
committed adultery with Uriah’s wife

Love
David repented, loved God sincerely. 2 Sam. 11

Impurity, debauchery
A prodigal son
lived wastefully and lusted

Joy
The prodigal son found joy when he repented. Luke 15:11-3

Idolatry
Ezra
’s people sought peace from idols

Peace
Ezra helped his
people find peace in God. Ezra 9

Hatred
Saul
(a.k.a. Paul) hated believers and persecuted them

Patience
Saul learned to endure mistreatment Acts 9

Discord, jealousy
Judah,
in envy, sold his brother Joseph as a slave

Kindness
Judah later showed kindness. Gen. chapters 37 & 44

Fits of rage
John
wanted fire to destroy his enemies

Goodness: John later exemplified love and goodness. John 9:54

Selfish ambition
Jacob
had tricked Esau out of his inheritance

Faith
Jacob learned to trust God to help him. Gen. 25:29-34 & chapter 27

Dissensions, factions, envy
Antioch believers
suffered a sad doctrinal division

Gentleness
The believers’ conflict gave way to gentle unity. Acts 15

Drunkenness, orgies
Corinthian believers
acted selfish and indulgent

Self-control
Paul later praised Corinthian’s progress. 1 Cor. 6:9-11

 

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