What are the negative spiritual fruits?

[Angee Licaa]

The spirit has both good and harmful fruits, in addition to the spiritual fruits mentioned in the Bible. So, what is the negative fruit of the Holy Spirit? Let's investigate together.

All of these fruits (peaceful, joyful, mature, orderly, pure, kind, courteous, good-natured, not irritable, just, not critical of others, forgiving and not keeping a record of others' misdeeds,...) are edifying to us and those around us, as well as to the Father's glory. Even when we have to stand up to corruption and ugliness, the foundation is being laid.

Take a look at some of the unseen negative characteristics of rotten fruit.
Murder, rebellion, enmity, authority, irreverence, blasphemy, unrighteous jealousy, pride, ugliness far from allowing the carnal nature to have its course, self-serving, narcissistic, lack of self-control,...

All of these fruits are unfit for human consumption. This fruit is a self-satisfied "work of the flesh," delivering anguish and destruction to both the maker and its recipients. This evil not only offends God, but it also opens the door to the empowerment of evil rather than good. The bad decisions allow the dark side to function, just as the right choices allow God to work. Some individuals beg for God to work and then choose things like intransigence and prejudice to empower evil. Making bad decisions (disobeying God) permits the devil to pour more evil and harm into the world.

Not only are the works (fruits) of the flesh unpleasant and destructive, but they are also addictive. Satisfying the evil nature is a never-ending loop; it wants more and more, and the evil nature is never satisfied. What the "evil nature" thinks is right is permitted to "directly contradict the reborn spiritual nature." If "bad nature" is allowed to "reign," it will do everything it can to crush everything that is good. Sure, it's traumatic to the human psyche, but the pain doesn't end there. It's also physically damaging in the long run. Bad behaviors can devastate physical health both now and in the future.

Worst of all, listening to evil (our own fleshly nature or the devil) isolates us from God and makes hearing His voice increasingly difficult. There is no "life" on that route, either while we are here on earth or in eternity.

[Deborah_]

The "negative" fruit is from the flesh/sinful nature, NOT from the Spirit. The Holy Spirit only produces good fruit.

[Angee Licaa]

7 hours ago, Rosie1jack2pauline3 said:

Hello Angee, good topic,💗🙏

Galatians 5:16-26

Life by The Spirit.

So I say ,live by the Spirit ,and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature.

For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the spirit, and the spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature.

They are in conflict with each other, so that you do not do what you want.

But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law .

The acts of sinful nature are obvious, sexual immorality ,impurity and debauchery ,idolatry and witchcraft,hatred,discord ,jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, orgies and the like.

I warn you ,as I did before that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love,joy,peace,patience,kindness, goodness, faithfulness ,gentleness and self- control.

Against such things there is no law.

Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires.

Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.

 

 

 

Let us not be-come conceited , provoking and envying each other.

 

 

The flesh has all the negative attributes, it has nothing good in it whatsoever ,it’s all about “ SELF” it needs to die,..pray that Jesus reigns more and more in our hearts each and every day....he knows our true hearts and how we strive to be more like Jesus, I want to be more like him, I hate the flesh in me....God Bless..💗🙏

Thank you for your answer. God bless you

Edited May 26, 2022 by Angee Licaa

[Jayne]

11 hours ago, Angee Licaa said:

The spirit has both good and harmful fruits, in addition to the spiritual fruits mentioned in the Bible. So, what is the negative fruit of the Holy Spirit? Let's investigate together.

You make some good points.

Let me correct one thing before I give you my answer.

You said, "what is the negative fruit of the Holy Spirit?"  The Holy Spirit has no negative fruit.  That would make Him evil and unworthy of worship.

Now, my post.  Here are the things you said that I agree with.

• "Worst of all, listening to evil (our own fleshly nature or the devil) isolates us from God and makes hearing His voice increasingly difficult. There is no "life" on that route, either while we are here on earth or in eternity."
• "All of these fruits are unfit for human consumption. This fruit is a self-satisfied "work of the flesh," delivering anguish and destruction to both the maker and its recipients."

[Jayne]

12 hours ago, Angee Licaa said:

The spirit has both good and harmful fruits, in addition to the spiritual fruits mentioned in the Bible. So, what is the negative fruit of the Holy Spirit? Let's investigate together.

All of these fruits (peaceful, joyful, mature, orderly, pure, kind, courteous, good-natured, not irritable, just, not critical of others, forgiving and not keeping a record of others' misdeeds,...) are edifying to us and those around us, as well as to the Father's glory. Even when we have to stand up to corruption and ugliness, the foundation is being laid.

Take a look at some of the unseen negative characteristics of rotten fruit.
Murder, rebellion, enmity, authority, irreverence, blasphemy, unrighteous jealousy, pride, ugliness far from allowing the carnal nature to have its course, self-serving, narcissistic, lack of self-control,...

All of these fruits are unfit for human consumption. This fruit is a self-satisfied "work of the flesh," delivering anguish and destruction to both the maker and its recipients. This evil not only offends God, but it also opens the door to the empowerment of evil rather than good. The bad decisions allow the dark side to function, just as the right choices allow God to work. Some individuals beg for God to work and then choose things like intransigence and prejudice to empower evil. Making bad decisions (disobeying God) permits the devil to pour more evil and harm into the world.

Not only are the works (fruits) of the flesh unpleasant and destructive, but they are also addictive. Satisfying the evil nature is a never-ending loop; it wants more and more, and the evil nature is never satisfied. What the "evil nature" thinks is right is permitted to "directly contradict the reborn spiritual nature." If "bad nature" is allowed to "reign," it will do everything it can to crush everything that is good. Sure, it's traumatic to the human psyche, but the pain doesn't end there. It's also physically damaging in the long run. Bad behaviors can devastate physical health both now and in the future.

Worst of all, listening to evil (our own fleshly nature or the devil) isolates us from God and makes hearing His voice increasingly difficult. There is no "life" on that route, either while we are here on earth or in eternity.

I see that you have only been here since April.  I did not welcome you.  Well, we are glad to have you.

One tip that's helpful.  

When quoting someone else's words, always cite your source.  Just link it.

As in this OP - THE GOOD FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT AND THE BAD FRUITS OF THE FLESH - CARMEN PUȘCAȘ MINISTRIES (carmenpuscas.com)

It just shows respect to the person who actually wrote it.

Edited May 26, 2022 by Jayne