AN AGRICULTURAL TIP

READING: GALATIANS 6:6-10

Verse 7: “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.”

There is a question that every Christian should occasionally consider. The question is “What kind of fruit am I growing?” This question is not referring to fruit trees in a person’s back yard. It does have to do with what is happening in that person’s spiritual life. In addition to the point made by the verse above, there is also the wisdom of Matthew 7:17. This verse further refines the metaphor by stating that good trees bear good fruit and bad trees bear bad fruit. Finally, Proverbs 31:1 cautions that people will eat the fruit they produce. Through these verses the Bible is directly guiding us regarding the decisions we make. The quality of these decisions will determine the nature of our spiritual direction, and the value of our spiritual fruit. Since, according to Proverbs, we will be eating our own fruit, we want to be sure the fruit we produce is attractive, juicy and delicious. That is the Grower’s desire so that we will be blessed in our lives. That’s a thought – about God’s Word.

RESPONSE

1. What is most importantly determines the quality of our spiritual fruit?

2. How do you answer the question that asks what kind of fruit you are growing?