STOP AND THINK – The fruit of the tree speaks volumes about the nature of the tree itself. (Alan Hirsh and Tim Catchim, American authors)
A botanist can identify a tree’s genus by his observations: bark, sap, color, growth patterns, etc. But even a scientifically untrained observer can usually identify a tree by its fruit. It’s so with people, too. Our appearance may not identify us easily, but our behavior certainly will. So, be careful about what you say and do if you want to be recognized for worth and value.
A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them. (Matthew 7:18, 20)