"Fruits of the Spirit" is a biblical term that describe the visible attributes of a true Christian walk. It is visible physical manifestations of the work the Holy Spirit has done in your life. Its a sign of maturity as a believer.
Throughout the Bible greater emphasis is placed on bearing the Fruit of the Spirit than Gifts or any other topic on victorious Christian living. Gifts of the Spirit are great but its more important for you to have visible fruits in your life. Its a sign both to yourself and the world than the new life Jesus gave you is taking shape and growing in your life.
REAL LIFE INSPIRATION
Imagine a Christmas tree and an apple tree, the Christmas tree has gifts during Christmas that you may take and use. These gifts are not from the tree itself. The are freely given and it takes no effort on the part of the tree to bear the gifts. The apple tree on the other hand must grow for years, survive the harsh cold, treacherous winds, pests, famines and other hard weather conditions before it can bear even one fruit. Even when the fruit is ready it is subject to attacks from small animals, worms, frostbites etc. The amount of effort put in to get even one good apple out at harvest time is huge.
Our Christian lives are very similar to both christmas tree and an apple tree. God gives us free gifts that are totally free and which we may use without any efforts on our end. He also expects us to bear fruit in our lives, we will face hardships, trials, tribulations and tough situations throughout this life. One of the reasons we are blessed with the Holy Spirit is that we bear fruits in spite of all this. Once we bear the fruits they will come under constant attack from satan and the world around us. We need to protect and nurture these fruits so that they survive till the harvest.
"My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be My disciples"- John 15:8
Jesus says that proof of your discipleship can be found by the fruits you bear. It is a test of being a Christian, it takes perseverance and sacrifice to be able to bear acceptable fruit. Jesus also warns about the type of fruit you bear.
So every good tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bears bad fruit.
"A good tree cannot produce bad fruit, nor can a bad tree produce good fruit ..- Matthew 7:17
If throughout your life you carry on following your own selfish desires and are more interested in the world than God, then Jesus warns that it will not be tolerated. God is patient and merciful. He gives you plenty of time, if you still carry on in your own wicked ways you will be removed.
"Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bear more fruit."- John 15:2
There are many types of fruits a Christian can bear, this section describes the fruits the Holy Spirit will bear in your life.
LIFE APPLICATION
*Understand the importance of Fruits in your life, Jesus wants you to bear much fruit
*Consciously make decisions and choices that bear good fruits.
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Spiritual"Fruits of the Spirit" is a biblical term that describe the visible attributes of a true Christian walk. It is visible physical manifestations of the work the Holy Spirit has done in your life. Its a sign of maturity as a believer.
