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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