Left to itself, a heart will run riot with sin. But if a heart responds to the ministry of the Word, there can be fruit and beauty.

Warren W. Wiersbe
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If a person is left to themselves, they have no choice but to engage in sinful behavior. However, if that person responds to the ministry of the Word, there can be fruit and beauty. Fruit comes from doing right things, being helpful to others, loving God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength. It is up to each person to decide what kind of fruit they want.

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