John 15:8 "Herein is my father glorified, that ye bear much fruit: so shall ye be my disciples." -----Let's discuss what promotes fruit in our lives. Let's look at some things that may inhibit a fruitful life. ****I believe we can grow in God----1. saved 2. disciples 3. servants 4. friends 5. sons/daughters. Many people want to know God as a friend---but I think there is some roadblocks to this if we are not being discipled and becoming servants...
What is fruit? From my experience, Most believers are going answer with some overt type of fruit. Sinning less,giving,being moral,loving.
When most fruit is not seen by man. But God sees it.
Not getting angry and frustrated when we used to "solve" problems that way.
Being respectful in situations that we were never respectful in before.
Raising kids as unto the Lord.
Not gossiping when we used to jump on the judgement train at the drop of a hat.
Having a relaxed mental attitude, when we used to fret,complain,worry.
All due to growing in His Grace and knowledge.
I can fake a bunch of overt fruit and fool men. But I can't fake motives and mental attitude...........what God judges.