Episode 9: Bearing fruit
Paul speaks of the gospel “bearing fruit” (Col 1:6) in a way that’s reminiscent of Jesus’ parable of the sower and the soils. And despite the problems he must address in the letter, Paul commends the Colossians for the fruit he sees in their lives. Consider the implications. If Paul can do that, then perhaps when we’re tempted to complain about what’s wrong with a congregation, we could begin instead by celebrating what’s right?
