STUDIES FROM BRETHREN IN CHRIST

7/16/2017 ~ Fruits

☘   FruitsAM.mp3 (30m 30s) FruitsPM.mp3 (40m 04s)   Fruits.pptx Darkness extends where nothing grows. In the fruit of His Spirit we are made alive. "You will know them by their fruits. ..." ~ Matthew 7:16-18 Many types of fruit exist in the kingdom of His glory. "Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Therefore by their fruits you will know them." ~ Matthew 7:19-20 Bearing good fruits is to His glory and benefits are for all involved. In bowl of life, as joy mixes with sadness, what our heart remains true to rises to the sustenance that we are. Do we share goodness growing in all we eat? "Therefore bear fruits worthy of repentance, ..." ~ Matthew 3:8 Poor choices in life lead to destruction without regard for His ways. Belief in God with obedience stands out against decadent social norms. ... Walk as children of light (for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth), finding what is acceptable to the Lord. ~ Ephesians 5:8-10 Fruits of Children of Light ● All Goodness ● Righeousness ● Truth He calls to us as children of light whereas He demands we care for His truth, and in goodness apply righteousness to our lives. And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them. ... ~ Ephesians 5:11-12 Darkness goes beyond despicable and should be revealed as it is darkness. By not holding darkness accountable it only invades the light where the peaceful abide. Fruits of Darkness   Unbelieving        Hypocrisy       Envy    Pride of Life           Unrighteous   Evil Thoughts         Partiality                         Jealousies     Lust of the Eyes    Sexually Immoral     Selfish Ambitions              Adulterers    Uncleanness       Lewdness   Lust of the Flesh    Homosexuals                         DARKNESS   Fornicators     Revilers      Revelries           Outbursts of Wrath               Sodomites    Hatred        Contentions            Drunkards                    Deceit Cowardly         Murderers            Thieves               Covetous Dissensions   Abominable   Heresies         Idolaters           Greediness Extortioners             All Liars Sorcery   For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. What fruit did you have then in the things of which you are now ashamed? For the end of those things is death. ~ Romans 6:20-21 The putrid remains surrounding us all. Without noticing God's call to righteousness, one’s shame has no mercy. ... having been set free from sin, and having become slaves of God, you have your fruit to holiness, and the end, everlasting life. ... ~ Romans 6:22-23 To seek Him out sets one free from the bondage of death’s onslaught. The fruit we choose defines who we are. "A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it and found none. ... ~ Luke 13:6-7 Many of those who have disgust for the godly have not yet realized His glory to come. The Lord waits watching to see who desires Him as His Word has clearly been delivered. "... 'Sir, let it alone this year also, until I dig around it and fertilize it. And if it bears fruit, well. But if not, after that you can cut it down.'" ~ Luke 13:8-9 He is saying, “Wait until the light of God might change it to bear fruit.” The seed code: Each of us is a seed yet to be born blossoming into His kingdom. It is what type of fertilizer we choose to be surrounded in that reveals if we come to maturity or remain stagnant, even to the detrimental point of remaining permanently dormant. There comes a point that a seed looses its’ ability to germinate. Pray God cold hearts turn back to His warming light. "... a tree is known by its fruit." ~ Matthew 12:33 The light of the heart forces character as it nurtures goodness or spews badness. "A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things, and an evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil ..." ~ Matthew 12:35 The seed in the heart of man uncovers one’s true character. He calls for seeds to bring forth rather than continuing as hidden. Let your light shine is His message for life. ... and the fruit tree that yields fruit according to its kind, whose seed is in itself, ... ~ Genesis 1:11 There are many seeds but in each is identity to remain whole. Good seed is not the same as bad seed, and blessed are those that know the difference. Without knowledge, the fruits of wisdom have no blossom. One must choose carefully in order to keep weeds at a distance in cultivating knowledge. We are gardeners of our own lives. "Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God." ~ Luke 8:11 ... having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever, ... ~ 1st Peter 1:23 It is what we as individuals immerse ourselves into that defines who we are. The word of God instills moral fiber while other written or pictorial materials may tear from that decency. "... fell on the good ground are those who, having heard the word with a noble and good heart, keep it and bear fruit with patience." ~ Luke 8:14-15 Each of us that approaches His mercy, and grace, helps one navigate through the thorns of life. Unfortunate for us all, and our children, is that we are within a spiritual drought, a devouring famine for the lack of knowledge in God’s Word. Without God, hearts splinter into loosing the love we were meant to have. ... until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, waiting patiently for it ... ~ James 5:7-9 Time is truly relative as we endlessly meet our master and creator. Often ignored is His very presence waiting on the door of each heart. Now no chastening seems to be joyfull for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. ~ Hebrews 12:11 Peace is something worked for. Welcoming correction only refines and hones the soul to better arrive where peace has no end. Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. ~ James 3:18 He rewards the seeking diligent with fruits of peace, in love, where joy remains untouched by the defiled. ... But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. ~ Galatians 5:22-24 And so it comes to the fruits we choose that declares our destination. To pursue Spirit over that of the flesh has eternal treasure in the garden of His light. May our bowls eternally be filled in Him. Fruits of Light   Mercy          Tenderhearted       Love    Pure Heart           Noble and Good Heart   Kindness         Godliness                         Brotherly Kindness     Righteousness    Goodness     Self-control              Courteous    Longsuffering       Perseverance   Forgiving    All Lowliness                           ENLIGHTENED    Meekness     Knowledge   Peaceable           Sound Mind               Humility    Truth        Honorable            Gentleness         Holy Meditations Hope         Sober              Faith               Integrity Uprightness   Faithfulness   Virtue         Joy               Endures Temptation Justification             Belief Fearless   ... love. For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. ~ 2nd Peter 1:5-8 As we grow as Christians, we integrate those things that strengthen our character bringing us closer to His divine nature, as instructed. Many of the fruits of Spirit work in concert with each other. To relinquish or ignore any one part can compromise the effectiveness of them all. To fall short is not to stand tall. And without the fruits of the Spirit, where does one’s faith fall? Either oblivion or heaven knocks on the heart as we live upon this game of endurance. As we mature, what we grow into comes from what we feed ourselves with. The fruit of His truth cleanses all ● You will know them by their fruits ● Bear fruits worthy of repentance ● Fruit/Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, & truth ● No fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness ● Fruit of holiness brings everlasting life ● Be patient for fruit to develop after being fertilized ● Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks ● Fruit grows whose seed is in itself ● Noble and good hearts keep the word and bear fruit ● Chastening yields peaceable fruit of righteousness ● Fruit of righteousness is peace ● Fruit/Spirit - love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness,       - goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control Good fruits shine forth from godly spirits. Darkness has no place to go. The fruit of life is best in accordance with HIS WILL. Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit. ~ Proverbs 18:21 To be innocent of condemnation one’s words must be wisely placed. The reckless have no permanent home other than anguish. ... Be ready in season and out of season. ... ~ 2nd Timothy 4:2 Fruits come in all colors such as in speaking. Producing fruit utters the oracles of God, always being ready, with longsuffering, in the glory of teaching His ways. Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom; I am understanding, I have strength. By me kings reign, And rulers decree justice. ... ~ Proverbs 8:14-16 The fruit of wisdom has an accumulation of many diverse attributes with the single source being that of God Himself. ... those who seek me diligently will find me. Riches and honor are with me, Enduring riches and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, yes, than fine gold, And my revenue than choice silver. ~ Proverbs 8:17-19 Where does good fruit dwell? It is the treasure of the heart. ... I may cause those who love me to inherit wealth, That I may fill their treasuries. ~ Proverbs 8:20-21 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, ... ~ James 3:17 Good fruits of spirit are welcomed in the heart of all men. ... Those who are planted in the house of the LORD Shall flourish in the courts of our God. They shall still bear fruit in old age; ... ~ Psalms 92:13-15 Habits define the soul. What one is planted in renders either strength or weakness in days of trouble. To be sure is in the priceless moment we live. "... will not be anxious in the year of drought, Nor will cease from yielding fruit." ~ Jeremiah 17:8 He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; ... ~ Psalms 1:3 Fruit is developed by which nutrients the roots consume, and whether the ground is fertile or barren. If one finds that parched wasteland underfoot, run and or come to better ground, in Him, is His call. If employed, time is made available to heal the spirit saving the soul, no matter the external conditions. Accepting His love has enormous effects. ... look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest! And he who reaps receives wages, and gathers fruit for eternal life, ... ~ John 4:35-36 As sowing leads to reaping, one must be present at the harvest to partake in that reaping. We are called to reap upon that which has already been sown. "... 'One sows and another reaps.' I sent you to reap that for which you have not labored; ..." ~ John 4:37-38 God put in place those things previously sown for us to be able to reap the rewards which are currently offered to His children. For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. ~ Romans 6:23 "For I have no pleasure in the death of one who dies," says the Lord GOD. "Therefore turn and live!" ~ Ezekiel 18:32 Christ sacrificed His life so we could have access to eternal life. His field is planted across the four corners of time. ... we should bear fruit to God. For when we were in the flesh, the sinful passions which were aroused by the law were at work in our members to bear fruit to death. ~ Romans 7:4-5 Do you hang on the flesh more than bearing the fruits God calls out for? The balance in life comes by that which blesses higher over that which consumes lower. Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. ... ~ Galatians 6:7-9 The spirit is deeper than the flesh. If the flesh is made to dominate the spirit, higher qualities such as mercy are inactive. God watches to see who will control the flesh through the spirit. One’s desires define eventual destination Sows to the Flesh = Reaps Corruption Sows to the Spirit = Reaps Everlasting Life ... Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. ... ~ John 15:1-3 Without knowledge of His word, one’s eternal security is precariously perched in jeopardy of being cast off. Jesus is the gardener nurturing that which grows back to Him. "... I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing." ~ John 15:4-5 Do we carry the fruit Jesus would have us to have? Through Him good fruit abounds. While God remains in our proximity, we have the opportunity to be redeemed. Without acknowledging what He has seriously done for us, giving us life, our very existence is at risk. ... but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, ... ~ John 15:6-7 Destruction is assured for those that deny His redeeming presence and apathetically produce nothing and or undesirable fruits of wickedness. "By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples." ~ John 15:8 And let our people also learn to maintain good works, to meet urgent needs, that they may not be unfruitful. ~ Titus 3:14 Fruit has its’ sweetest array when it arises plentiful in Him. ... be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ, being filled with the fruits of righteousness which are by Jesus Christ, ... ~ Philippians 1:9-11 The Godly Spirit of Purpose Endures ● your love abound in knowledge                   and all discernment ● approve things that are excellent ● be sincere and without offense ● filled with fruits of righteousness It is clear what the Lord wants for us to be in. It is our honorable pursuit to obtain the best results possible in His ways where glory shines. ... walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; ... ~ Colossians 1:10 Fruits declare thoughts and a soul’s nature ● Death and life comes by the fruit one speaks ● Be ready with all longsuffering and teaching ● Wisdom is of the most precious of fruits ● Planted in the house of the LORD endures the ages ● No drought can halt righteous fruit ● The righteous bring forth fruit in its season ● The harvest is here as we reap the labors of others ● We should bear fruit to God ● Whatever a man sows, that he will also reap ● Without God one can do nothing ● Those not abiding in Him will be cast out ● God is glorified by our fruits of righteousness ● Be filled with fruits of righteousness by Jesus Christ His fruit is in all that is good. Darkness is the destination where evil resides. Watch FruitsAM on YouTube