Galatians 5

Paul wrote that when we we try to earn redemption by following the law, we reject the work done by Christ and are no longer under grace. We are free from the law, but that freedom is tempered with a commandment to love one another. Paul called the evidence of that love in our lives the fruit of the Spirit and listed the qualities as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

Just because we are no longer under the law doesn't mean we are not accountable. We are still to lead lives pleasing to God, but out of love and not obligation. We can see this love lived out in our lives and the lives of others when we see the fruit of the Spirit described by Paul.