SCRIPTURE: "Therefore bear fruits in keeping with repentance, and do not begin to say to yourselves, 'We have Abraham for our father,' for I say to you that from these stones God is able to raise up children of Abraham. Indeed the axe is already laid at the root of the trees; so every tree that does NOT bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire." (Luke 3 8-9)
OBSERVATION: Many of John the Baptist's audience were shocked when he said that being Abraham's descendants was not enough to be in right standing with God. The religious leaders specifically, trusted more on their family tree than on faith for their standing with God. For them, religion was inherited. Jesus' harshest words were to the respected religious leaders, who lacked the desire for real life change. They wanted to be known as religious authorities, but they didn't want to change their hearts and minds. Thus, their lives were unfruitful. [L.A. Study Bible]
APPLICATION: A personal intimate daily relationship with God is
NOT EVER
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handed down from parents to children.
Everyone
That includes you
has to make
their own personal decision
of whether or not
they are going to follow Christ.
Don't ever even think about
relying
on someone else's faith
for your salvation.
Put your faith in Jesus,
& allow
the Holy Spirit 2 begin
right now
2 live
the life of Jesus
through you!!!
Remember
Confession of sins
&
a changed life
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inseparable.
&
Faith without works
is dead.
So
Where's the fruit?
Do you have any fruit on your tree?
PRAYER: Father God, help me to be a strong tree that is always bearing good fruit for you!!!
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