> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://dd.malinoix.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Show Me Your Fruit - URL: https://dd.malinoix.com/show-me-your-fruit/ - Published: 2018-09-13T06:00:22.000Z - Updated: 2018-09-13T06:22:40.000Z - Author: Maggie - Tags: Devotionals, Faith, Guest Blogger, #wordpress, #Import 2026-10-12 13:59 ## **Show me your fruit** Editor’s Note: This is a guest story by contributor Agnes Coleman. See Agnes’ last post for Devotional Diva, [*Say No to Crises.*](https://devotionaldiva.com/say-no-to-crises/?ref=dd.malinoix.com) If you had asked me this question few years ago, I would have looked at you like a deer in the headlights. For those of you who are not familiar with this expression – it means caught in a state of surprise. I was raised in a Christian home and thought I did the right things but didn’t know I had to bear fruit. So, what does it mean to bear fruit? I am glad you asked because the word of God gave us a clear definition in ([**Galatians 5:22-23**](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians+5%3A22-23&version=NIV&ref=dd.malinoix.com)) of what it means – *“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law”* **.** As I reexamine my Christian walk with this definition in mind, I realized how ignorant I was and knew that I had to start by asking for forgiveness of my sins and choose to intentionally begin the process of bearing fruit with the help of the Holy Spirit. I am not there yet, but I am not where I use to be – praise God! My friends, there are 3 areas that Satan uses to hinder us from bearing fruits – the lust of the flesh; eyes and the pride of life ([**1 John 2:16**](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+John+2%3A16&version=NIV&ref=dd.malinoix.com)). However, to live a victorious life, we must: - **Daily choose to do life God’s way –** By evaluating and bridging the gap between God’s way and Satan’s way. - **Be embracing people** – Loving what God loves and hating what God hates in His word. - **Pursue God’s purpose for our life** – Call to salvation; spiritual growth and call to serve others. Christ follower, pray that the Holy Spirt will ignite in your heart a passion for bearing fruit. If you are currently not a Christ follower, Jesus loves you – come and experience Him today. All glory to God! --- ![Agnes Amos-Coleman](https://dd.malinoix.com/content/images/wordpress/2017/08/Agnes-Headshot5b3265d-150x150.jpg) [Agnes](https://agnesamos-coleman.com/work-with-agnes/?ref=dd.malinoix.com) is a leader with proven business acumen in a variety of industries. She holds an executive MBA from the University of Hull, United Kingdom, and is also a Certified Meeting Planner (CMP). She is the author of [Transforming Business with Godly Governance: Nine Characteristics for Workplace Success](https://www.amazon.com/Transforming-Business-Godly-Governance-Characteristics-ebook/dp/B07BCG74SQ/ref=sr%5F1%5F5?ie=UTF8&qid=1527275795&sr=8-5&keywords=agnes+amos-coleman+books&dpID=41tXPq5kDlL&preST=%5FSY445%5FQL70%5F&dpSrc=srch&ref=dd.malinoix.com); [God Cares for Me in Every Season: Godly Insights for Singleness, Marriage and Divorce](https://www.amazon.com/God-Cares-Every-Season-Singleness/dp/1973490250/ref=sr%5F1%5F4?ie=UTF8&qid=1527275686&sr=8-4&keywords=agnes+amos-coleman+books&dpID=513-3%252BVpWpL&preST=%5FSY344%5FBO1,204,203,200%5FQL70%5F&dpSrc=srch&ref=dd.malinoix.com); [The Provisions of God: Insights from a Cat Named Mascot](https://www.amazon.com/Provisions-God-Insights-Named-Mascot/dp/1982910186/ref=sr%5F1%5F3?ie=UTF8&qid=1527275603&sr=8-3&keywords=agnes+amos-coleman+books&dpID=51TJF2OVymL&preST=%5FSY344%5FBO1,204,203,200%5FQL70%5F&dpSrc=srch&ref=dd.malinoix.com)*, and* [Weekly Insights for the Workplace: A Devotional for Christian Professionals](https://www.amazon.com/Weekly-Insights-Workplace-Devotional-Professionals/dp/1512733377/ref=sr%5F1%5F2?ie=UTF8&qid=1527275209&sr=8-2&keywords=agnes+amos-coleman+books&ref=dd.malinoix.com)