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Exposition
A good tree does not bear bad fruit; nor does a bad tree bear
good fruit – This verse is part of one of the parables of
Jesus Christ which completed His sermon on the mount. False teachers and
prophets abounded in those days and Jesus was simply saying that a man’s action
reveals who the man really is. Ultimately you will be judged by your actions
and your words. Your physical attributes and your dressing might give people a
first impression but proper conclusions will be made from your behaviour.
As every
man was born in sin, the ability to bear good fruit comes from being renewed by
Jesus Christ. Your coming to Christ turns you from a bad tree into a good tree.
The fruits you bear are the evidence seen by others to confirm that you are a
part of the Christian community. The person who continues in sin knows no
better. Such a person will only produce bad fruits. Galatians 5:19-21 gives a listing of the works of the flesh.
Bearing
good fruit will become part and parcel of your everyday life. You will make
mistakes sometimes but sinning is no longer the normal thing with you.
Prayer
Let my mind-set
be that of one who wants to do the right thing at all times. Help me Father to
completely stop doing anything that will not glorify you. Help me to be aware
that I am meant to be an encouragement to younger Christians and even non-Christians.
By your special grace, no man will fall into sin because of me in Jesus name.
Amen
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