The world produces many different types of fruits,
some are good and some not so good, and God has a word
to the wise for us all.
These things He says are the fruits of the unbeliever:
Cheating on one's husband or wife will only lead to marital strife.
Fornicating outside of the bonds of marriage He does not condone.
Living a life of unclean lascivious idolatry leads down the path
to the fiery gates of Hell.
The practices of witchcraft,hatred,variance,and murder lead to damnation
and mortal disillusionment,and ravelings may well drive us over the edge
of sanity, and destruction.
Heresies,drunkenness,and envy lead us down the road
to dissatisfaction,and wrongful desire.
These are the evil things that lead us to hellfire damnation in His site.
But God does give us the keys to a life of satisfaction that lead us down
the golden road to heavenly glory.
If we love one another as Christ loved us we shall know the joy of redemption.
Living in peace with others despite our differences and differing beliefs
shall teach us to live in tolerance and be the bridge to friendship and inclusion.
If we be longsuffering despite our trouble and patiently keep our faith in God
then we shall be healed and our wounds bound in love.
Those who live in goodness and faith shall be rewarded
when we reach Heaven's door.
Those who live their lives in temperance shall be given to holy living
and never over do anything nor shall they provoke anyone.
We must live in meekness,and humble ourselves before the Lord,
that we may receive knowledge and spiritual understanding.
Those who live by prayer and faith shall receive an answer
to all their requests.
And if we shall humble ourselves before the Father,
we shall be given prosperity,
not of human riches but of spiritual providence.
These things are our duty unto God the Father and Christ the Son,
and if we are obedient to His precepts and laws
we shall lead a life filled with wonderful joy
that this world just cannot provide.
Donavon Scott Vinson
**This poem is based upon the teachings of Galatians 5:16-26 KJV**
