What Did Jesus Say About _____? : Do You Really Know Him?

"A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit" Matthew 7:18 (NIV)

Jesus often used imagery to illustrate spiritual truths, and in this passage, He contrasts good fruit with bad fruit to help us understand the condition of our hearts.

Good fruit represents the qualities and actions that flow from a life surrendered to God—love, kindness, patience, humility, and integrity. These are the visible signs of a transformed heart. On the other hand, bad fruit signifies the negative behaviors and attitudes that arise when we live apart from God—selfishness, bitterness, anger, and deceit. 

Pastor Jon challenges us to reflect on the fruit we bear in our lives and invites us to pursue a deeper, more intimate relationship with God. It is only through knowing Him and being fully known by Him that we can experience true transformation—changing from the inside out, and producing the kind of fruit that honors Him.