A GOOD TREE-2

Text: Matthew  7:18.

A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. 

God's word is very clear. A good tree is known by its fruit. If the tree symbolises man, then a good man is known by his fruit, and the fruit is his actions.

Very clearly, God instructed us in Hebrews 13:16, He says, *do not neglect to do good and to be generous, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.* It is wisdom to do what the Father is pleased with. 

Again, He told us in Matthew 5:16 that we should let our light shine before people in such a way that they will see our good actions and glorify our Father in heaven.”

Now, it is the tree that determines the fruit. The kind of person you are will determine the kind of fruit you will produce.  

This is why Matthew  12:33 says, Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by its fruit.

No one can produce good fruit if he is not rooted in Christ Jesus. This is why John 15:4 says “ *Abide in me, and I will abide in you. Just as the branch cannot produce fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me.* 

To produce good fruit as a child of God, you must stay within the confines of Jesus' words. John 15:6 says, unless a person abides in me, he is thrown away like a pruned branch and dries up. People gather such branches, throw them into a fire, and they are burned up.

Conclusively, Jesus says,  “If you abide in me and my words abide in you, you can ask for anything you want, and you’ll receive it.(John15:7).

Bible Reading:

Matthew 7:15-20.

PRAYER FOCUS

1.) Father, please help me to always abide in the vine, so my life can always produce fruit unto eternal life.