Nutritionists and Doctors tell us that eating fruit is necessary for a healthy body. That is pretty easy for those of us who have access to supermarkets. No matter what the time of year we don't have to worry about getting scurvy or rickets - whichever one comes from not getting enough Vit. C. And some of us are such fruit experts that we can pick out the perfect banana or apple or pear or orange because of our daily intake.
However, as I thought about this health tip I began to wonder how the Body of Christ gets its appropriate servings of fruit. Fruit of the Spirit that is. What is the level of joy, love, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control in your congregation? What is it in you? Which ones need a boost? What Spiritual Discipline needs to be visited to replenish your fruit cupboard? Which ones are well within the RDA? Would your leadership agree with your assessment?
With the absence of this kind of fruit the health and wellness of the Body is at risk for more than just scurvy or rickets.
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