Character Under Construction: Filled with Faith

Filled with Fruit

Character Under Construction

September 29, 2024

Dr. Clayton Chisum

Galatians 5:16-26 NLT

The has for your character.

Galatians 5:19-21 NLT

Galatians 5:22-23a NLT

A character is a character.

Galatians 5:23b NLT

Jesus is the of your character.

Galatians 5:24 NLT

John 15:5 NLT

John 16:7-8 NLT

John 16:13 NLT

The Holy Spirit is the of your character.

Galatians 5:25 NLT

The secret to building character is .

Discussion Questions:

1. The Holy Spirit is often seen as the secretive person of the Trinity. How would you describe the Holy Spirit and his work?
2. Why do you think it’s significant that Paul says the fruit of the Spirit is singular? How does this affect your understanding of the characteristics listed in Galatians 5:22-23?
3. Which fruit of the Spirit do you feel is the most challenging for you personally? What steps can you take to cultivate that fruit in your life?
4. The sermon mentions the importance of surrendering to the Holy Spirit. What does it mean to you to “let someone else lead” in your character development?
5. How can we shift our perspective from trying to “work on our character” to focusing on our relationship with the Holy Spirit? What steps can be taken to strengthen that connection?
6. Are there practical ways you can hold one another accountable for cultivating the fruit of the Spirit in your lives? What might that look like?