Freedom and the Fruit of the Spirit

Jun 29, 2025  •  The Rev. Billy Cerveny

Golf lessons full of tiny adjustments left the preacher tense and self-focused, while a professional practices with his eyes closed and trusts the swing already in him. Galatians 5 offers a similar freedom: the fruit of the Spirit is the character of Christ growing in those who abide in him, not virtue manufactured by willpower. Familiarity with Jesus through Scripture, worship, confession, and communion yields surprising fruit, such as a gentle word when wronged.