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Matthew 7:15-17 BSB
A Tree and its Fruit
15Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. 16By their fruit you will recognize them. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit.…

Berean Study Bible
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"Matthew 7:16 teaches that authentic faith and teaching are unmistakably revealed by the quality of their “fruit.” Just as thornbushes cannot yield grapes and thistles cannot yield figs, a heart untouched by Christ cannot produce genuine righteousness. Believers are called to loving discernment, examining conduct and character alongside doctrine. As we abide in Jesus, the Spirit generates observable, nourishing fruit that confirms our testimony and protects the church from deception."