Understanding the Fruit of the Spirit

In this episode of Rise and Shine, we’re exploring the Fruit of the Spirit—with a deep focus on love as the foundation for every other fruit. While many people focus on Spiritual Gifts, we’re breaking down how the Fruit of the Spirit reflects the character of Christ, and how love is the root that produces lasting spiritual fruit in every believer.

We also clarify the difference between Spiritual Gifts and Spiritual Fruit—why one can be misused, but the other can’t be faked.

📖 Key Topics Covered:

• Why love is the root of all spiritual fruit (Galatians 5:22–26, 1 Corinthians 13:13)

• The difference between Spiritual Gifts and Fruit—and why fruit matters more

• What it means to abide in Christ (John 15:1–8)

• How the fruit of the Spirit shows up in everyday life—especially love

• Why spiritual maturity is measured by fruit, not gifting

📜 Key Scriptures Mentioned:

• Galatians 5:22–26 – The full list of the Fruit of the Spirit

• John 15:1–8 – Abiding in the Vine to bear much fruit

• 1 John 3:16–24 + 1 John 4:7–10 – Love as the mark of true believers

• 1 Corinthians 13:13 – “The greatest of these is love”

• John 15:11–13 – Love as sacrificial and complete

• John 14:27 – Peace as part of fruit, not fear

• Hebrews 11:1 – Faith rooted in trust and hope

❤️ Encouragement for the Listener:
You may be operating in a gift, but are you growing in fruit?
Love is not just an emotion—it’s the evidence of abiding in Jesus. When you're truly connected to the Vine, your life bears fruit that changes everything: joy, peace, patience… but it all begins with love.

📲 Let’s Connect:
💬 What fruit of the Spirit do you feel God growing in you this season?
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