The fruit test

Besides the “words test” and the “money test”, Jesus gave us the “fruit test”.

I find it interesting that in Matthew 7:1 (NLT), Jesus said “Do not judge others, and you will not be judged.” But just a couple of verses later, in Matthew 7:15-20, He said “… Can you pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? … just as you can identify a tree by its fruit, so you can identify people by their actions.” (NLT)

What kind of fruit are you putting out? Do people see you as a diligent worker, a faithful steward, a helping hand? Or do you slack on your job? Do you put off your responsibilities? The fruit you produce is evident to those around you – they don’t need to make a judgment.

Let’s bring forth good fruit!

Doug