Fruit and works are two very different things. When reading Galatians 5, then, it doesn't make much sense to compare and contrast the works of the flesh with the fruit of the Spirit. Rather than looking at the fruit of the Spirit as merely a self-help checklist that is in contrast to the works of the flesh, let's see what the Bible really has to say about it.
I was born in South Africa and have lived all over the world. I earned my Bachelor’s degree from Ambassador University. My wife and I enjoy raising our children, hospitality, travel, and truth.