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How do we know the fruit of the Spirit is evidence of true faith?

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The fruit of the Spirit is evidence of true faith, as it reflects a transformative work of the Holy Spirit in a believer's life.

In Galatians 5:22-23, Paul outlines the qualities that comprise the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. These characteristics are the result of a believer's union with Christ and indicate the presence of the Holy Spirit within them. The growth of these virtues, as seen in Matthew 13:23, shows that a true believer's life should be a gradual unfolding of God's grace, marking them as transformed individuals. Therefore, the evidence of the fruit in one's life can affirm the authenticity of a person's faith.
Scripture References: Galatians 5:22-23, Matthew 13:23

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