Works of the Flesh & Fruit of the Spirit |
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Works of the flesh, |
Persons that the Holy Spirit transformed |
Fruit of the Spirit, |
Sexual immorality |
David had committed adultery |
Love: David repented, loved God
sincerely. 2 Sam. 11 |
Impurity,
debauchery |
The prodigal son lived wastefully and lusted |
Joy: The son found joy when he repented.
Luke 15:11-3 |
Idolatry, witchcraft |
Ezra’s people sought peace from idols |
Peace: Ezra helped his Jews find peace
in God. Ezra 9 |
Hatred |
Saul (Paul) had hated believers and
persecuted them |
Patience: Saul learned to endure
mistreatment Acts 9 |
Discord, jealousy |
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Kindness: |
Fits of rage |
John had wanted fire to destroy his
enemies |
Goodness: John later exemplified love and
goodness. John 9:54 |
Selfish ambition |
Jacob had tricked Esau to get his
inheritance |
Faith: Jacob learned to trust God to
help him. Gen. 25:29-34 & chapter 27 |
Dissensions,
factions, envy |
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Gentleness: The believers' conflict turned
into gentle unity. Acts 15 |
Drunkenness, orgies |
Corinthian believers
had been selfish
and indulgent |
Self-control. Paul later praised the
Corinthians for their readiness and zeal. 1 Cor. 6:9-11 |