The Bible contrasts the works of the flesh with the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5. While the flesh pulls us toward sin, things like envy, anger, impurity, and selfishness, the Spirit produces love, joy, peace, and so much more. We must recognize the battle within us, why we so often do what we don’t want to do (Romans 7), and how the Spirit empowers us to live differently. The Christian life isn’t about trying harder in our own strength; it’s about walking by the Spirit and bearing fruit that points to Jesus.