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FRUIT

WHAT I LONG TO COMMUNICATE IN MY
MESSAGE ON FRUIT

I want to show that the chief difference between works and fruit is
the origin. Generally, works are the product of man; fruit is the
product of God. The only legitimate explanation for a Believer is
God. The Christian life is a miracle from start to finish. The
Christian life cannot depend upon the programs of man.
Personality, formal training, experience, and natural talents are not
the essence of the Christian’s life. What He does through me is fruit.
Whatever is not a fruit of the Spirit is worthless. Without abiding in
Jesus as the branch abides in the vine, we can do nothing; that is,
nothing that is called fruit.

The Indispensable Principle

I’m sorry that I can’t speak or understand French. But I did
understand when Frederic said, “Ed,” that it was my turn to speak.
Maybe some of you can’t speak English but there is a language that
we both know and that’s when the Lord speaks to our hearts. That’s
my prayer, that we will be able to understand the things of the Lord.