The faith at the beginning of our journey is a grace inspired trust in our faithful Father. The goal of that grace is to produce character and restore us to the divine likeness. As the Spirit does His character shaping work in us, we begin to show true humility, compassion, gentleness, kindness, etc. These virtues are to be cultivated, but as we mature these become such a part of who we are that they become quite natural in their expression.
“This is how my Father shows who he is—when you produce grapes, when you mature as my disciples.” John 15:8 (MSG)
