Title: By their fruit, you shall know them!

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, [23] gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 NIV.

Devotion: A tree is identified by the fruit it bears, a orange tree do not bear grapes neither will orange bear grapes. When the people meet you on the street they address you by the way they see you - your dress, speech and or how you relate with them. Your conduct in public say much about you. A person well groomed, with edifying speech who shows kindness to people will first be seen as a follower of Christ than an unkempt rude person. 

 What makes the difference is the Christ in you, if you follow his example, these fruits of the spirit will manifest in your conduct. You cannot hide it, it is like a smoke it will appear either you like or not. On the other side if you do not believe and you live for yourself, involuntarily your conduct will show you to the people.

 You can have good manners and be kind, gentle but if the Holy Spirit is not in you, it will show that you're just trying, because the Holy Spirit is the tree that bears the fruit in you. This is why in addition to your good characters you must have the Holy Spirit first by giving your life to Christ. I therefore urge you to come to Jesus today before it is too late, the Bible says in 2 Corinthians 6:2 (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.) God is at the door of you heart knocking why not let him in now(Revelation 3:20). 

By Dr Joel Olanrewaju, you can reach me at gbemide09@gmail.com to share your concerns and thoughts. I like to hear your testimonies. Please feel free to share this good news of Christ with your contacts.