Session 10 - Christlike Behaviour
Video
First Pause
- When you hear the phrase “Christlike character,” what comes to mind?
- Why do you think Christians often focus more on outward behaviours than inward transformation?
Second Pause
Read Psalm 1, Proverbs 3:11, Hebrews 12:1-2, Romans 14:23
- Why does it matter that Paul calls it “fruit,” not “fruits”? What is the difference between natural niceness and Spirit-produced character?
- Which aspects of the fruit come most naturally to you? Which feel most “unnatural” for you?
Third Pause
Read Ezekiel 36:26–27, John 15:1-17 and Romans 7:14-25
- Where do you see the weakness of the flesh in your daily life?
- What does it practically mean to abide in Christ? How does this union with Christ give you confidence in your spiritual growth?
- If each fruit of the Spirit is love taking a different form, which expression of love do you most need to grow in right now, and what might that look like in your daily life?
- How does each part reflect the character of Jesus?
| The Fruit of the Spirit | ||
| Love | Joy | Peace |
| Self-giving, self-sacrificing affection | Delight in God regardless of circumstance (Love Dancing) | Settled confidence in God’s care (Love Resting) |
| Patience | Kindness | Goodness |
| Endurance without resentment (Love Waiting) | Graciousness flowing from God’s kindness (Love Doing) | Moral integrity and purity (Love Producing) |
| Faithfulness | Gentleness | Self-Control |
| Reliability grounded in God’s faithfulness (Love Unrelenting) | Strength under control (Love Caring) | Spirit-empowered mastery over desires (Love Deliberately Choosing) |
Final Pause
- What’s one new insight you gained about the Fruit of the Spirit?
- Where do you see evidence of the Spirit’s work in your life already?
- What’s one area you want to surrender to God’s transforming grace this week
Questions for further reflection (time allowing):
- Why must we be on guard against falling into legalism or passivity?
- How does knowing your dependence on the Spirit free you from both pride and despair?
- Why is it important to know that we cannot produce Christlike character by ourselves?
- How does understanding the Spirit’s role shape your expectations for spiritual growth?