Monday – Gospels

Reading – Matthew 12

Highlight Verse:

““A tree is identified by its fruit. If a tree is good, its fruit will be good. If a tree is bad, its fruit will be bad.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭12‬:‭33‬ ‭NLT‬‬

There are plenty of people obeying all the rules, living impeccable lives and having zero effect on those around them.

Then there are those who mess up time and again but love Jesus with a passion and do anything they can to show that love to everyone around them.

Which of these two people are bearing good fruit?

It’s true that neither of these situations are ideal.

But I would rather err on the side of love.

While sin can hinder your positive influence on those around you, lack of compassion will kill your influence.

The best way is to live a life of purity and action, showing Jesus’ love while staying pure and repenting quickly when you mess up.

Who in your life can you say is bearing good fruit in abundance?
What do you do to avoid bearing bad fruit?