Above is a picture I took of a fruitless tree I found near my house. I took a few pictures of it and after a week, that very same tree was cut down.
Not only does this fruitless tree make a nice surrealistic photo but it also bears a dreadful reminder to all of us concerning our Christian life.
In the Bible, John the Baptist warns us that the ax is already at the trees, ready to cut down every tree that does not bear good fruits – what more a tree that does not bear any fruit at all. The fates of trees that are barren are evident – they are all cut down. As Christians we are like trees that are called to bear fruits all the time. Yes, many of us can say we do bear fruits but what does the Bible want? God says we are to bear only good fruits. Those who bear bad fruits are close to useless. Therefore, these trees are good for nothing, an eyesore, and they have to be chopped down so that it makes ground for other trees to grow.
Look at the picture. Notice the filthy crow resting on one of its branches.
Are there any “crows” resting on yours?
Luke 3:9
The ax is already at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.
Bear fruits or bear the consequence!
-Zlwin Chew
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