Matthew 7:18
Matthew 7:18
A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit.
This verse highlights the principle that our actions and character are like the fruit we bear. A good tree, rooted in righteousness, will naturally produce good fruit—just as a life lived according to God’s principles will reflect integrity, love, and truth. Conversely, a bad tree cannot bear good fruit because its roots are corrupted. This speaks to the importance of the foundation we build our lives upon. If our hearts and lives are aligned with God's will, the fruit of our lives will reflect His righteousness. It’s a call to examine the fruit we are bearing—whether our words, actions, and attitudes reflect the goodness and righteousness of God. The fruit we bear is a reflection of the kind of life we lead. Therefore, it is essential to cultivate lives rooted in Christ, as He is the true vine, the source of life and goodness.
Proverbs 11:30
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.
Genesis 2:9
And out of the ground made the Lord God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight and good for food.
Psalm 52:8
But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God; I trust in the steadfast love of God forever and ever.
Matthew 7:19
Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.