The Blessings of Bearing Fruit
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Christians are not supposed to be ornamental. Christians are not supposed to be figurative. Christians are not supposed to be theoretical.
Fruit: The Christlike character that is the consequence of faithfully following the way of Jesus Christ.
1. Pruned (v.1-3)
1. Pruned (v.1-3)
For those who are already doing well. God will do His part in making sure you do better.
Pruning is not without pain
Pruning requires patience
2. Preserved (v. 4-6)
2. Preserved (v. 4-6)
There are only two destines of a branch: Bear Fruit or Burn in Fire.
God will preserver those who bear fruit.
3. Prayers Answered (v.7)
3. Prayers Answered (v.7)
German Shepherd and Poodle, open the door contest. The big dog opened the first door with his strength. The owner opened the second door because of the scratching at the door of the poodle. Religion vs. Relationship.
4. Proved to be Disciples (v.8-10)
4. Proved to be Disciples (v.8-10)
The test of maturity in your walk with God become apparent when your chief goal is to bring glory to God by doing the work set out for us to do. Its not when you are blessed beyond measure, its not just when you can control your emotions and experience growth in behavior. Its when the world can see, that you are like Jesus, and being like Jesus bringing the attention away from you to God the Father.
Prove, or become, literally saying Authenticate. To show that you are the real deal and not a knock off, not a swing-man
The differences is what you are made out of and how it looks. What it costs, and if its used in the game.