Galatians 5:19-24

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 

What are your key takeaways from studying Galatians 5:19-24?

Paul contrasts the “works of the flesh” with the “fruit of the Spirit.” What key differences do you notice between these two lists, and what do the words works and fruit suggest about how each shows up in a person’s life?

How does the imagery of fruit help us understand how spiritual growth actually happens (cf. John 15:1–8)? In what ways does this protect us from both pride and discouragement?

Have you ever been tempted to treat the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23 as a spiritual to-do list rather than evidence of God’s transforming work in you? What happens when we do that?

When Paul warns that “those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God” (Gal 5:21), is he describing occasional failure or a settled pattern of life? Why is that an important distinction to make, and how does it provide reassurance for believers who are still fighting sin?

Galatians 5:24 tells us that those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh, yet Scripture also calls us to actively put sin to death and walk in newness of life (Rom 6:11–13; Col 3:5; Eph 4:22–24). How does holding both of these truths together encourage you to keep fighting sin with hope, even when you stumble?

As you think about Galatians 5:19–24, where do you see evidence of the Spirit’s work in your life right now? Though not perfect, would you say the fruit of the Spirit is increasingly growing in your life?