We continue today with our deeper look at each of the Fruit. We’re going to do another day of “Furit Inspection,” where we look more closely at individual fruits and see if these fruit are in our lives. Today, we’ll look at peace, kindness, generosity, and faithfulness.

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It’s great to be with you this Friday morning as we continue our time in the fruit of the Spirit. Like yesterday, we’ll take time to reflect on each one. I’m not sure if we’ll finish today, but we’ll work through as much as we can.

Let’s begin by reading Galatians 5:22-26.

Yesterday, we covered love, joy, patience, and generosity, but I realized I accidentally skipped peace—which is ironic because I was too impatient to wait for it! Let’s begin there.

Peace is not just the absence of conflict; it’s a deep assurance that God is in control. Philippians 4:6-7 tells us to bring our requests to God, and “the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”

Peace, like joy, is not dependent on circumstances. We can have peace in the middle of trials because we trust that God is working. It doesn’t mean we won’t have struggles, but it means we don’t have to be ruled by fear and anxiety.

Are you carrying unnecessary worry? Are you trusting in God’s peace?

Kindness flows from seeing the worth in others. When we recognize that every person is created in God’s image, it changes how we treat them.

The Hebrew word hesed describes God’s loving-kindness—a deep, redemptive love. Kindness is a healing agent in a world filled with anger and division. It doesn’t mean being passive or ignoring truth, but it does mean choosing grace and compassion in how we respond to others.

Are you showing kindness, even to those you disagree with?

Generosity is more than money—it’s a way of life. God is generous by nature: “For God so loved the world that He gave…” (John 3:16). If we are being shaped into His image, we, too, should become generous people.

This doesn’t just mean giving financially; it means being generous with our time, encouragement, and resources. When we live generously, we reflect the heart of God.

Are you holding tightly to what you have, or are you allowing God to cultivate a generous spirit in you?

Faithfulness is staying true to God and His calling. It’s about being consistent, trustworthy, and committed, even when it’s hard. The Greek word for faithfulness (pistis) also means trust in God.

Faithfulness isn’t just about believing in God; it’s about walking with Him daily. The Spirit produces a faith that keeps us close to God, helping us to trust Him through every season.

Are you remaining faithful in your relationship with God, even when life is uncertain?

The fruit of the Spirit isn’t something we achieve through effort—it’s something the Spirit produces in us as we stay connected to Christ. Some of these traits might come more naturally to us than others, but all of them should be present in a growing believer.

Monday, we’ll finish our look at the fruit of the Spirit by covering gentleness and self-control.

Have a great weekend, and I’ll see you Monday!