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Galatians 5:18

This verse is especially helpful in understanding the fruit of the Spirit because it directly precedes Paul's naming them: "But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law." Being led by the Spirit (Romans 8:14) is a necessary precursor to producing the fruit of the Spirit in us.

John W. Ritenbaugh
The Fruit of the Spirit

Galatians 5:16-25

"Bear[ing] fruits worthy of repentance" implies a process. Just as a tree does not produce fruit overnight, a Christian does not fully repent overnight. It is a lifelong process of making changes, and over time we will produce the fruit of the Spirit more consistently than the works of the flesh.

Martin G. Collins
Basic Doctrines: Repentance

Other commentary entries containing this verse:

Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Library resources that contain this verse:

Articles
Are You Living the Abundant Life?
Does Paul Condemn Observing God's Holy Days?
Fasting: Building Spiritual Muscle
The Fruit of the Spirit
What's in a Name Anyway?
Bible Studies
Basic Doctrines: Repentance
Sermon Transcripts
Communication and Coming Out of Babylon (Part 1)
Consider the Butterfly
Grace, Faith, and Love
Halloween  (2)
Liberty Through Self-Control
Man's Greatest Challenge (Part 4)
On Works
Producing Fruit
Self-Government and Responsibility (Part 2)
Self-Government and Responsibility (Part 2)
Sin and Overcoming (Part 3): The Battle For Eternal Life
Snares
The Consequences of Affluence
The Covenants, Grace and Law (Part 28)
The Covenants, Grace and Law (Part 28)
The Essence of Self-Control
What Would You Die For?
Works of the Flesh  (2)

 

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