Fruit Of A Different Kind

“But the fruit of the [Holy] Spirit [the work which His presence within accomplishes] is love, joy (gladness), peace, patience (an even temper, forbearance), kindness, goodness (benevolence), faithfulness, Gentleness (meekness, humility), self-control (self-restraint, continence). Against such things there is no law [that can bring a charge].” These are the fruits of the new recreated human spirit, not the Holy Spirit. When we are talking about fruit, that implies growth. The Holy Spirit is already perfect and has no need for growth. We have much need for growth in this area. We must unlearn all our flesh has learned from birth. Our flesh means our body appetites and our emotions that have ruled us. The fruit of our human spirits are the attributes of the Lord’s character and His holiness. All the fruit of the spirit lay on the bed of love. Without love, none of them would have the power to be expressed or to shine. As we renew our minds with God’s word, we begin to understand how all these things work together. It is a fight of faith we can win. Spirit against flesh has always been the internal battle we must conquer to be free, to be in a position to grow, and to live the victorious life the Lord has promised us.