All living things in God's creation are characterized by their ability to bear fruit. There are, of course, situations in which no fruitâ€â€or not enough fruitâ€â€is produced. But in every single case this is an indication that things are not working as they should. Measuring long-term fruit is a fitting way to assess the health of a given organism...
In God's creation, bearing fruit is a sign of life. If a vine does not bear fruit, it has to be cut down. Not surprisingly, Scripture gives us the same instructions when it comes to spiritual fruit (John 15:1-8)...
Excerpts from Color Your World with Natural Church Development - Christian A. Schwarz
