Bearing Fruit

We live in the midst of a fruitless generation where many people believe that all you have to do in order to be a Christian is to go to church, walk down an aisle to say a simple prayer, or by just trying to be a “good person.”  But where is the genuine repentance?  Scripture tells us that Christians will be recognized by their fruit (Matthew 7:16).  Those who have truly received the gift of salvation have come to Christ by faith and repentance and will surely bear fruit.

After becoming a Christian, many may think that it all just stops there, but they soon come to realize…the journey has only begun.  The day-to-day struggle in pursuing a life of holiness can sometimes feel overwhelming.  As we look to Him, who graciously called us to be holy,  we will find the many promises he has provided for us in His word.  Let us take this journey together as we seek to bear fruit and live each day hungering and thirsting for righteousness.

Scriptures for further study:

“Bear fruit in keeping with repentance.” – Matthew 3:8

“So, every healthy tree bears good fruit, but the diseased tree bears bad fruit. A healthy tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a diseased tree bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Thus you will recognize them by their fruit.” – Matthew 7: 16-20 (emphasis added)

“Likewise, my brothers, you also have died to the law through the body of Christ, so that you may belong to one another, to him who has been raised from the dead, in order that we may bear fruit for God.” – Romans 7:4 (emphasis added)

“You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he will give it to you.” – John 15:16

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” – Galatians 4:22-23