INTRODUCTION:
In the last part of this series, we examined the power for fruit- bearing and the need to pass the baton of the gospel of peace to our children.
Today, as we continue in our study, may the Lord bless us richly through His word in Jesus Name.
1. FRUIT-BEARING ALSO INCLUDES SOME SPIRITUAL VIRTUES
Apart from the conversion of others to Christ, fruit-bearing also includes such virtues as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control etc. These are what the Bible referred to as the “Fruits of the Spirit”. Gal. 5:22-23, Jn. 15:2, Eph. 5:9, 3:17, Heb. 12:14, Col. 3:12-16, Rom. 15:14, I Cor. 13:1-3, 4-8.
2. FRUIT-BEARING LEADS TO ANSWERED PRAYERS
One of the greatest secrets of answered prayers is constant and regular fruit-bearing. Jn. 15:16b, 16:23-24, 14:12-14, 15:54, I Jn. 2:6, Matt. 6:33, Acts 3:6, Jam. 5:16-18, I Jn. 3:22, Jam. 4:3.
