High Yield Investments in the Spirit

Romans 1:11-13

• Paul was an achiever, as spiritual entrepreneur looking to bear much fruit in as many places as possible.
• Farming fruit trees was something the culture in Paul’s day could relate to.
• One might think if the Bible were written today, it might use financial investment analogies more than farming analogies, because the idea with fruit is you want high-yield investments multiplied over time.
• There is risk in investing in godly relationships, because you can be hurt, betrayed, misunderstood, used and manipulated; but it is worth the risk to have true biblical fellowship.
• Fellowship is a benefit for saints that unbelievers can merely counterfeit.
• People are valuable; build wealth in people.
• Make time for spiritual relationships according to the pattern of Romans 1.
• Impart, Establish, Encourage, and Bear fruit in your relationships.