The apostle Paul’s list of the fruit of the Spirit is a well-loved passage of Scripture—and a challenging one. It’s one thing to say this list of virtues is a good one; it is another altogether to ask whether it is displayed in our lives. Most Christians aspire to a life of love, joy, peace, and so on, and yet most have to admit that they fall short.
In this series, Alistair Begg explains that the fruit of the Spirit is the character of God reflected in the lives of those who are united with Christ. It cannot be produced by an outward change of habit or a system of self-improvement but is cultivated as God works to conform us to the image of His Son. As Alistair considers each trait in turn, he challenges us to consider our walks and encourages us to trust God’s promise that He will complete His work in us.