Mat 7:18 | MHM | STEP | v. 18 : He explains, "A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit" (Matthew 7:18 ). This means that someone whose heart has truly been changed by God will not keep producing evil actions and teachings. In the same way, someone who is false or corrupt cannot keep producing good fruit. The course of a person's life, not just a single action, reveals their true character.

‏ Matthew 7:18

v. 18: He explains, "A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit" (Matthew 7:18 ^a). This means that someone whose heart has truly been changed by God will not keep producing evil actions and teachings. In the same way, someone who is false or corrupt cannot keep producing good fruit. The course of a person's life, not just a single action, reveals their true character.