Mat 7:16 | MHM | STEP | v. 16 : Jesus teaches, "Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?" (Matthew 7:16 ). He gives a simple test to recognize false prophets: look at the results of their lives, their "fruits." Just as you do not expect to find grapes growing on thorn bushes or figs on thistles, you should not expect good results from people whose hearts are not right with God. Bad people may sometimes do something good, but it does not come naturally from them. Their actions, attitudes, and teachings will eventually show what kind of person they really are.

‏ Matthew 7:16

v. 16: Jesus teaches, "Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?" (Matthew 7:16 ^a). He gives a simple test to recognize false prophets: look at the results of their lives, their "fruits." Just as you do not expect to find grapes growing on thorn bushes or figs on thistles, you should not expect good results from people whose hearts are not right with God. Bad people may sometimes do something good, but it does not come naturally from them. Their actions, attitudes, and teachings will eventually show what kind of person they really are.