π³ βTHE FRUIT REVEALS THE ROOTβ
Galatians 5:16β23
π° INTRODUCTION
In this present Dispensation of Grace, salvation is not proven by works, but the walk reveals the sourceβwhether we are yielding to the flesh or walking in the Spirit.
π The issue is not losing salvation,
π but living in the power of the Spirit vs the pull of the flesh.
π Galatians 5:16
π Romans 8:5β6
π 2 Corinthians 5:17
π΄ 1οΈβ£ ROOT REVEALS REALITY
(Source Determines Substance)
π Luke 6:44
π Matthew 7:16
A. Hidden Root ... moreπ³ βTHE FRUIT REVEALS THE ROOTβ
Galatians 5:16β23
π° INTRODUCTION
In this present Dispensation of Grace, salvation is not proven by works, but the walk reveals the sourceβwhether we are yielding to the flesh or walking in the Spirit.
π The issue is not losing salvation,
π but living in the power of the Spirit vs the pull of the flesh.
π Galatians 5:16
π Romans 8:5β6
π 2 Corinthians 5:17
π΄ 1οΈβ£ ROOT REVEALS REALITY
(Source Determines Substance)
π Luke 6:44
π Matthew 7:16
A. Hidden Root β Whatβs inside matters
B. Heart Reality β Inner life revealed outwardly
C. Habit Result β Life produces pattern
D. Honest Reflection β Fruit exposes root
π΄ 2οΈβ£ FLESHLY FRUIT FRUSTRATES
(Works of the Flesh)
π Galatians 5:19β21
π Romans 7:5
A. Corrupt Conduct β Sinful actions
B. Carnal Cravings β Fleshly desires
C. Chaotic Consequences β Broken relationships
D. Condemning Cycle β No peace or rest
π΄ 3οΈβ£ SPIRITUAL FRUIT FLOURISHES
(Fruit of the Spirit)
π Galatians 5:22β23
π John 15:5
A. Christlike Character β Love, joy, peace
B. Controlled Conduct β Meekness, temperance
C. Compassionate Care β Gentleness, goodness
D. Consistent Confidence β Faith growing
π΄ 4οΈβ£ WALKING WISELY WINS
(Spirit-Led Living)
π Galatians 5:16
π Romans 8:1
A. Daily Dependence β Trust the Spirit
B. Disciplined Decisions β Choose righteousness
C. Denying Desires β Crucify the flesh
D. Directed Steps β Guided by truth
π΄ 5οΈβ£ FLESH FIGHTS FAITH
(The Inner Conflict)
π Galatians 5:17
π Romans 7:23
A. Constant Conflict β Flesh vs Spirit
B. Competing Controls β Who leads?
C. Carnal Temptations β Pull downward
D. Conquering Through Christ β Victory by grace
π΄ 6οΈβ£ FAITHFUL FRUIT FOLLOWS
(Grace Produces Growth)
π Colossians 1:10
π Ephesians 2:10
A. Godβs Workmanship β Created unto good works
B. Growing Maturity β Increasing fruit
C. Genuine Transformation β Inside-out change
D. Glorifying Christ β Fruit points to Him
π΄ 7οΈβ£ FOCUS FIXED ON FREEDOM
(Liberty in Grace)
π Galatians 5:1
π Romans 6:14
A. Freedom from Law β Not under bondage
B. Freedom from Sinβs Dominion
C. Freedom to Serve β In love
D. Freedom to Flourish β In grace
π» CONCLUSION
π You are not saved by fruit
π But you are saved unto fruitfulness
β The flesh produces frustration
β The Spirit produces transformation
π Romans 8:6 β βTo be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.β
π£ CALL TO ACTION
A. Examine Your Root β 2 Corinthians 13:5
B. Engage the Spirit β Galatians 5:16
C. Eliminate Fleshly Habits β Colossians 3:5
D. Express Christlike Fruit β John 15:8
π FINAL THOUGHTS
1οΈβ£ π± Your root determines your result
2οΈβ£ β οΈ Flesh leads to frustration
3οΈβ£ πΏ Spirit leads to fruitfulness
4οΈβ£ βοΈ There is a daily inner battle
5οΈβ£ π Victory is through grace, not effort
6οΈβ£ π Fruit is produced, not performed
7οΈβ£ βοΈ Walk in the Spiritβlive in freedom
β Sir John Scivoletti β
β Turco Joan of Arc Priory β
β β Act and God will Act (Actus et Deus Act)β β