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 Uriahâ€™s wife	Love David repented, loved God sincerely. 2Â 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 Ezraâ€™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 believersâ€™ conflict gave way to gentle unity. Acts 15
Drunkenness, orgies Corinthian believers acted selfish and indulgent	Self-control Paul later praised Corinthianâ€™s progress. 1Â Cor. 6:9-11