HEAR THE WORD Luke 6:43-45 “The vigour, and power, and comfort of our spiritual life depends on the mortification of the deeds of the flesh.” - John Owen, The Mortification of Sin “The complaints of many Christians as to lack of joy and strength, as to failure and want of growth are simply owing to this–the place God gave Holiness in His call they have not given it in their response. God and they have never come to an agreement on this.” - Andrew Murray, Holy in Christ I. The Principle (vv.43-44): A tree is known by its II. The Principle Applied (v. 45a) The fruit in our lives is the product of our Two ways we try to bypass heart change We try to on good fruit We try to just III. The Principle Illustrated (v. 45b) “Be killing sin or it will be killing you.” John Owen, The Mortification of Sin APPLY THE WORD Something I learned: Something I want to know more about: Something I should change: What truth about the Gospel was/is highlighted by this passage: My prayer response (repentance/thanksgiving/praise): SHARE THE WORD In one sentence, write a key statement that the Spirit has prompted you to take from this message (e.g. “Love God with all your heart”) Who will you share this key statement with this week?