This week Gayle talked about how Paul viewed the Law. We discussed how rules can often have a negative connotation in modern day society. People often don't associate having rules with a feeling of freedom. We did talk about how people thrive when they are given barriers and limits. Children need someone to set limits for them to be truly happy.
Paul would have viewed the Law in a very positive way. The Law was the path to righteousness, which is God bringing about Shalom.
Gayle compared Righteousness to the Tree of Life. Following the Law waters the tree. The tree produces fruit. The people themselves do not create the fruit. That is God's doing. God brings fruit out of their efforts.
Discussion Question:
In your experience, do people have to be in line with the law and righteousness for God to produce fruit?
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In my experience, I have seen God bring good out of mistakes that I have made in my life. He brings good out of the worst of times. So, I feel that even when I mess up, he can still set things right.
ReplyDeleteHowever, I also believe that you will know them by their fruits. There have been people that I have met and known who strive to walk with God. You can feel God's presence just being in the same room with them. Everything they do and say seems to be for His purpose.