“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.” (v.45)
Here in chapter 6, Jesus, after spending a night in prayer considering whom He would choose among His many discipiles to be His apostles, begins to teach the chosen many things. Of all the lessons He taught them in our text, a tree known by its fruit spoke clearly to me.
This parable goes far beyond fruit trees, for we ourselves are known by certain identifying characteristics. May we desire to be one who is known for the good treasure of his heart bringing forth good. And that our mouths be known for blessing, and not emotional outbursts.
LORD, help us all to store up good treasure in our hearts in order to bless others and glorify Your name. Amen.
The Truth: “The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, but the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.” (Proverbs 15:2)
