MaxPC wrote:Are the fruits of one's life consistent with the Truth taught by Christ? It can't be just any truth or any fruit. It has to be fruit that reflects Biblical teaching.
And I think that's what this thread is about - what exactly does that truth and fruit look like? Fruit is pretty clear - let me underline some of the things Christians can sometimes overlook:
Galatians 5 wrote:19 Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, 20 idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, 21 envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. 24 And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
25 If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.
Some of that behavior can also show up online. I think we need to call each other on that, and not live in blatant sin by building factions that undercut each other. I think we need to seek reconciliation instead of parading grudges. To me, these are important markers of credible faith.
Is it biblical? Is it Christlike? Is it loving? Is it true? How can I find out?