January 16
Yes, just as you can identify a tree by its fruit, so you can identify people by their actions. – Matthew 7:20 (NLT)
ACTION EQUALS FRUIT
A poem and essay by ILMA
Do you follow God’s will faithfully?
Do your actions reveal righteousness?
Continue to do things lovingly
You will manifest peace and happiness.
You can identify a tree by its fruit
The word of God can appease and soothe
Align your actions with his truth
Then you will be strong because of deep roots.
Have you ever seen an apple on a pear tree? When you see a fruit, you identify the tree as well. In Galatians, the bible talks about the fruits of the Spirit such as love, peace, joy, kindness, gentleness, patience, self-control, goodness and faithfulness (Galatians 5:22-23). So, if anyone claims that they are a Christian, they must show at least one of these fruits. We may not have all of them because sometimes we don’t want to cooperate with God, so the fruits don’t come out.
Matthew said that you can identify a tree by its fruit, so you can identify people by their actions. In other words, you can’t say you are a Christian and not follow what Jesus did or what God commands. You can’t call yourself a Christian and not know Jesus’ character or have a relationship with him.
PRAYER
Lord, help me cooperate with you so I can bear fruits.
REFLECTION
What fruit of the Spirit are you still struggling with?
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