“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23
“The fruit of the Spirit” is a description of a life led by the Holy Spirit. Since the word “fruit” is singular, it implies that the subsequent list of characteristics is a harmonious unit, like a cluster of grapes still on the vine. Thus, to the same extent that there is love, there will be self-control.
Because love has been spoken of earlier in such a broad way to describe the positive quality of Christian living, it is likely that love is listed first as either the most basic or comprehensive of the items in the list.
Certainly, this composite description of character resembles that of Jesus Christ, which is fitting for a believer who is “in Christ Jesus” by faith, and who has His Spirit dwelling within and guiding his/her steps through his/her Baptism.
“There is no law” simply is a rhetorical understatement, since the fruit of the Spirit goes far beyond the Law’s requirements.
Blessings on your day…