Bridgetown Audio Podcast For the Sake of Others: You Know a Tree by Its Fruit
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Sep 23, 2024 Explore how the metaphor of fruit-bearing reveals one's spiritual health and calls for active love in the community. The discussion contrasts self-centered spirituality with the compassionate actions seen in the parable of the Good Samaritan. Learn the importance of measuring spiritual growth and embracing presence in conversations. Reflect on living as beacons of hope and change while considering the promise of new beginnings inspired by Jesus' resurrection. Engage with profound themes of empathy, kindness, and genuine spiritual formation.
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Check Your Spiritual Thermometer
- Evaluate your "spiritual thermometer": How do you measure spiritual growth?
- Reflect if your measurement aligns with Jesus' emphasis on outward fruit (actions).
Fruit as a Measure of Growth
- Spiritual growth, like gardening, requires tending and involves mystery.
- The true measure of growth is the fruit it bears, reflecting inner life.
Fruitlessness from Misguided Practice
- Focusing on the "how" of spiritual practices without the "why" leads to fruitlessness.
- Sabbath, meant for rest, can become legalistic, hindering true spiritual growth.