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Fruit Takes Time to Grow - Traditional (Galatians 5:22-23)

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A farmer doesn't plant an apple tree and expect fruit the next day. There's soil preparation, planting, watering, pruning, waiting—years of waiting. Fruit is organic result, not manufactured product. Paul calls love, joy, peace "fruit of the Spirit"—not "achievements of effort." We can't produce patience by trying harder; it grows as the Spirit works in us. The farmer's job is to create conditions for growth: good soil, sunlight, water. Our job: stay connected to the Vine. Fruit will come in season.

Scripture References

Galatians 5:22-23John 15:5

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