YOU SHALL KNOW THEM BY THEIR FRUIT

 

            Let’s face it, at times actions sometimes contradict one’s profession of faith. Although Christians are not to judge others, they can be “fruit inspectors”. 

            Matthew 7:16, 20 state, “You can identify (false believers/teachers) by their fruit, that is, by the way they act.” “...just as you can identify a tree by its fruit, so you can identify people by their actions.”

            False believers/teachers were prevalent in Jesus’ day, as they are today. If they are humble and do not seek any sort of glorification, chances are they are legit. Only God can truly know the heart of an individual, however, as we become closer to the Lord we too will see thru the thin veil that covers a persons motives. We are not to chastise them, but rather pray for them and if the opportunity arises, speak with them in an instructive and encouraging way realizing that no man is perfect. Just as God has forgiven us, He will forgive them if forgiveness is sought. We must walk in a spirit of humility, understanding all too well that “there but for the grace of God go I”. ^[1]

                  Until next time, walk with the King & be a blessing.

In His Name & for His Glory,

RL Keller

Bread of Life Ministries

^[1] John Bradford, English church Reformer and martyr (1510–1555).