Matthew 12:33

“Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit.”

"Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit." - Matthew 12:33
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What does Matthew 12:33 mean?

Matthew 12:33 (KJV) reads, "Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit." This verse is part of a larger passage in which Jesus is speaking to the Pharisees who were accusing him of…

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The Fruit of Our Lives: A Reflection on Matthew 12:33

Matthew 12:33 states, "Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit." This verse encapsulates profound truths about our character and the visible impact of our lives. It invites us to…

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A Prayer for Transformation and Genuine Fruitfulness

Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a heart full of awe and reverence for Your Word. As I meditate on the profound truth found in Matthew 12:33, where You remind us, "Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt…

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