🌳 “THE FRUIT REVEALS THE ROOT”
Galatians 5:16–23
🔰 INTRODUCTION
In this present Dispensation of Grace, salvation is not proven by works, but the walk reveals the source—whether we are yielding to the flesh or walking in the Spirit.
👉 The issue is not losing salvation,
👉 but living in the power of the Spirit vs the pull of the flesh.
📖 Galatians 5:16
📖 Romans 8:5–6
📖 2 Corinthians 5:17
🔴 1️⃣ ROOT REVEALS REALITY
(Source Determines Substance)
📖 Luke 6:44
📖 Matthew 7:16
A. Hidden Root ... more🌳 “THE FRUIT REVEALS THE ROOT”
Galatians 5:16–23
🔰 INTRODUCTION
In this present Dispensation of Grace, salvation is not proven by works, but the walk reveals the source—whether we are yielding to the flesh or walking in the Spirit.
👉 The issue is not losing salvation,
👉 but living in the power of the Spirit vs the pull of the flesh.
📖 Galatians 5:16
📖 Romans 8:5–6
📖 2 Corinthians 5:17
🔴 1️⃣ ROOT REVEALS REALITY
(Source Determines Substance)
📖 Luke 6:44
📖 Matthew 7:16
A. Hidden Root – What’s inside matters
B. Heart Reality – Inner life revealed outwardly
C. Habit Result – Life produces pattern
D. Honest Reflection – Fruit exposes root
🔴 2️⃣ FLESHLY FRUIT FRUSTRATES
(Works of the Flesh)
📖 Galatians 5:19–21
📖 Romans 7:5
A. Corrupt Conduct – Sinful actions
B. Carnal Cravings – Fleshly desires
C. Chaotic Consequences – Broken relationships
D. Condemning Cycle – No peace or rest
🔴 3️⃣ SPIRITUAL FRUIT FLOURISHES
(Fruit of the Spirit)
📖 Galatians 5:22–23
📖 John 15:5
A. Christlike Character – Love, joy, peace
B. Controlled Conduct – Meekness, temperance
C. Compassionate Care – Gentleness, goodness
D. Consistent Confidence – Faith growing
🔴 4️⃣ WALKING WISELY WINS
(Spirit-Led Living)
📖 Galatians 5:16
📖 Romans 8:1
A. Daily Dependence – Trust the Spirit
B. Disciplined Decisions – Choose righteousness
C. Denying Desires – Crucify the flesh
D. Directed Steps – Guided by truth
🔴 5️⃣ FLESH FIGHTS FAITH
(The Inner Conflict)
📖 Galatians 5:17
📖 Romans 7:23
A. Constant Conflict – Flesh vs Spirit
B. Competing Controls – Who leads?
C. Carnal Temptations – Pull downward
D. Conquering Through Christ – Victory by grace
🔴 6️⃣ FAITHFUL FRUIT FOLLOWS
(Grace Produces Growth)
📖 Colossians 1:10
📖 Ephesians 2:10
A. God’s Workmanship – Created unto good works
B. Growing Maturity – Increasing fruit
C. Genuine Transformation – Inside-out change
D. Glorifying Christ – Fruit points to Him
🔴 7️⃣ FOCUS FIXED ON FREEDOM
(Liberty in Grace)
📖 Galatians 5:1
📖 Romans 6:14
A. Freedom from Law – Not under bondage
B. Freedom from Sin’s Dominion
C. Freedom to Serve – In love
D. Freedom to Flourish – In grace
🔻 CONCLUSION
👉 You are not saved by fruit
👉 But you are saved unto fruitfulness
✔ The flesh produces frustration
✔ The Spirit produces transformation
📖 Romans 8:6 – “To be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.”
📣 CALL TO ACTION
A. Examine Your Root – 2 Corinthians 13:5
B. Engage the Spirit – Galatians 5:16
C. Eliminate Fleshly Habits – Colossians 3:5
D. Express Christlike Fruit – John 15:8
💭 FINAL THOUGHTS
1️⃣ 🌱 Your root determines your result
2️⃣ ⚠️ Flesh leads to frustration
3️⃣ 🌿 Spirit leads to fruitfulness
4️⃣ ⚔️ There is a daily inner battle
5️⃣ 🙌 Victory is through grace, not effort
6️⃣ 🍇 Fruit is produced, not performed
7️⃣ ✝️ Walk in the Spirit—live in freedom
✠ Sir John Scivoletti ✠
✠ Turco Joan of Arc Priory ✠
✠✠Act and God will Act (Actus et Deus Act)✠✠
