The context of the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23 is the battle going on within the Christian.
"I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. (17) For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish. (18) But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.” Galatians 5:16-18
Paul gives a list of the works of the flesh (Galatians 5:19-20) then says, BUT….
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, (23) gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law." (Galatians 22-23 NKJV)
And Paul brings the discussion back to the Gospel, back to the Cross:
"And those who are Christ's have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. (25) If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit." (Galatians 5:24-25 NKJV)
The only way to see the fruit of the Spirit in your life – is by coming to the Cross.
Remember: The Fruit is singular – with these "nine flavors" mixed. As we look at each "flavor" by itself – Do not forget the other eight.
Q: What is the flavor of Dr Pepper supposed to be?
A: Dr Pepper is a unique blend of 23 flavors. The formula for Dr Pepper is proprietary information.
It tastes like carbonated prune juice to me. But I like prune juice.
Let's look at the Fifth quality of the Fruit of the Spirit: Kindness