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said, “You will know them by their fruits” (Mat. 7:16-
               20).    When  HE  said  this,  HE  admonished  us  to
               observe  their  actions,  not  just  their  talk.  Do  their
               actions  bear  the  fruit  of  the  HOLY  SPIRIT;  love,  joy,
               patience,  long  suffering,  forgiveness,  faithfulness,

               gentleness, self-control (Gal. 5:19-24)? Thus, we must
               watch for the fruit that they exhibit. We must be able
               to discern if their walk matches their talk.  The true
               test is not if GOD is on their side; but rather, are they
               on  GOD’s  side?  If  so,  then  their  actions  will  display
               the fruit that comes with those who genuinely walk
               according to the HOLY SPIRIT’s guidance.

            -  “Churches  are  full  of  hypocrites”  deception  –  How
               often  do  you  hear  this  charge  leveled  against
               evangelical  Christians  who  attend  church?         This  is
               often  the  view  of  skeptics  who  are  seeking  to
               discourage believers and justify their disbelief. Those
               who  make  this  charge  are  deceived  already.    This
               charge  gives  believers  the  perfect  opportunity  to

               extend a helping-hand.  In truth, churches are full of
               imperfect  people,  just  as  in  the  secular  world.  The
               vast majority of Christians are quick to acknowledge
               that they are unworthy of the gift of redemption that
               was given freely by CHRIST.  HE shed HIS blood to set
               us  free  and  pay  the  ransom  for  all  sins,  including

               hypocrisy.    Those  who  repent  and  choose  to  walk
               according to HIS “TRUTH” can enjoy eternal life.  That
               is the message to overcome this deceit! (Gal. 5.1)




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