Re: Fruits and Opposition

Show the world the fruits of Christianity, and it will applaud. Show it Christianity, and it will oppose it vigorously. --Watchman Nee

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control"(Gal5:22-23)

"..whatever things are true - noble - just - pure - lovely - of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy -- meditate on these things."(Phil4:8)

Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. (Rom 12:17-18)

"Do not think that I came to bring peace on earth. I did not come to bring peace but a sword. (Mat 10:34)

"These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." (John 16:33)