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What kind of tree are you?

Jesus taught that there are basically two types of trees in this world, or as it is applied, basically two types of persons in the world — the good and the bad. And, each tree bears its own fruit. A good tree will produce and bear good fruit; a bad tree will produce and bear bad fruit.

Consider Jesus’ words carefully: “For a good tree does not bear bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. For every tree is known by its own fruit. For men do not gather figs from thorns, nor do they gather grapes from a bramble bush. A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil. For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks” (Luke 6:43-45).

Note that “every tree is known by its own fruit.” What kind of tree are you? Your fruit, which is what grows and manifests itself on the outside, will announce to all what kind of tree you are. And, specifically, as your “mouth speaks,” it will reveal your true nature. So, based upon the fruit that you bear and the words that you speak, what kind of tree are you?