Christian Fruit Loops July 21, 2011
Posted by Dan R. Dick in Devotional Reflection, Mission of the Church.Tags: church, Mission & Purpose
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While this is fairly easy to find, people are constantly asking me for a “copy,” so I am posting it here again.
People who know me know that I am very big on fruit: the outward and visible manifestations of the faith we profess. James says it all when he 
reminds us that faith without works is dead. Furthermore, it is not enough just to produce fruit because until it feeds somebody it hasn’t filled its purpose. Fruit must nourish. Fruit must strengthen. Fruit contains that which is essential for health. And the fruit that we produce as the church is not to be hoarded and enjoyed by us. We produce this fruit and bear it to a starving, malnourished world, bringing sweetness and succulence to an all-too-often dry and bitter existence. The fruits — peace, patience, love, joy, kindness, generosity, self-control, faithfulness, and gentleness — should be the very first qualities that come to mind when people hear the word “Christian.”
