Bearing FRUIT vs Blabbering about it..!!

Let’s read Luke 6:44 & Psalm 40:10 in tandem

“Each tree is recognized by its own fruit. People do not pick figs from thornbushes or grapes from briers”

“I have not hidden your righteousness within my heart; I have declared your faithfulness and your salvation; I have not concealed your loving-kindness and your truth from the great assembly”

Is it possible to ever come across a mango tree that just talks about how good and tasty its fruit can be but never bears any? Is it possible to ever come across a man who just talks about how righteous one should be without ever showing the same through his life? The answer to the first question is a definite “No” but the answer to the later one is a bold “YES”.

A thornbush is similar to a person who likes to accuse/judge (constantly poke) others through his/her sharp and hurtful words. Such people can never bear FRUIT.

A brier is also a thorny plant that bears nice and attractive wild flowers. This is similar to a person who not only accuses/judges others through his/her sharp and hurtful words but also uses flattery (false praise) for self benefit. “For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple” (Romans 16:18).

 

Whose “recognition” are you seeking? Of men or of God? If you want God to recognise you as a FRUIT bearing tree then stop blabbering and start bearing..!

What FRUIT is this?? This is a Spiritual FRUIT.

“The FRUIT of the Spirit is LOVE, JOY, PEACE, LONGSUFFERING, GENTLENESS, GOODNESS, FAITH, MEEKNESS, TEMPERANCE” (Galatians 5:22-23)

True FRUIT can never be hidden because it is meant only for self-less SHARING and never for selfish SAVING..!