Of Christian Fruitfulness

Christian fruitfulness is something that we must consider. It is imperative that we think of this.

Jesus stated the every tree that does not bring forth good fruit is chopped down and cast into the fire (Matthew 3:10). He also told us that the branches within the vine that do not bear fruit are pruned off and burned (John 15:1-11).

These are sobering words.

Let us not protest that we have security in Christ. Security if for the believer, and not simply for the one who professes to believe.

Let that sink in a bit.

Let us ask ourselves if we are bearing fruit.

Are these attributes present in our lives: faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, godliness, brotherly kindness, and charity? (2Peter 1:1-10)

What about love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and temperance? (Galatians 5:22-23)

We find that, where fruit is not present, but thorns are present, the end is burning (Hebrews 6:1-9).

Am I bearing fruit? Are you?

These things cannot be neglected simply because we believe in the security of the believer. It is too fearful a thing to fall into the hands of the living God to not give serious consideration to this.