Since we have given an exposition of the fruits of a Christian, which have their origin in heaven, as expressed by the apostle, we deem it necessary to set before the reader in a true Bible light the fruits of the flesh, which have their origin in an evil nature. While we are aware that many are deceived as to their spiritual condition, as saith the Scriptures, yet none need to be. The Word of God so carefully enumerates the fruits of a Christian heart and the fruits of an evil heart, that all may know by impartial examination what manner of tree they are. “The tree is known by his fruits.” “Know thyself.” “Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulation, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, envyings, murders, drunkenness, revelings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.” Gal. 5:19-21. 1. Adultery and fornication. “But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.” Mat. 5:28. “Whosoever putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, committeth adultery: and whosoever marrieth her that is put away from her husband committeth adultery.” Luke 16:18. This is clear and plain language and all can understand it without comment. 2. Uncleanness. This may include filthy habits, but especially impure thoughts and conversation, unholy practises and desires. 3. Lasciviousness. All lewdness and wantonness. 4. Idolatry. Covetousness is idolatry. Col. 3:5. Covetousness—A desire to gain money, goods, honor, or praise, even at the expense of another. 5. Witchcraft. Enchantments and spells, such as healing by hypnotism, and sciences. Omens, signs and superstitions, so frightfully common. 6. Hatred. A feeling of ill-will against any one or anything. “Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer.” 1 John 3:15. Feelings of hatred are opposed to feelings of love. 7. Variance. When hatred in the hearts of two individuals develops into open acts, it is variance. 8. Emulation. This is a disposition to strive to excel others, even at their expense—exaltedness. 9. Wrath. An outburst of hatred. 10. Strife. Contentions, janglings, disputings. 11. Seditions. Divisions, parties, factions, or sects. 12. Heresies. Erroneous teachings and beliefs, forming sects and factions. 13. Envyings. A feeling of jealousy at the success of others. “Let us walk honestly as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.” Rom. 13:13. See also 1 Cor. 3:3; 2 Cor. 12:20; Jas 3:14, 16. 14. Murders. To hate a brother is to become a murderer. See hatred. 15. Drunkenness. An effect produced by drinking fermented wines, or inebriating drinks of any kind.