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.
Isaiah 1:30
You shall be like an oak whose leaf fades, and as a garden that has no water.
Song of Songs 2:13
The fig tree forms its early fruit; the blossoming vines spread their fragrance.
Matthew 7:19
Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.
Isaiah 65:22
For as the days of a tree, so will be the days of my people; my chosen ones will long enjoy the work of their hands.