Expository Outlines Matthew 7:16-20 You shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?… Conduct indicates character. I. As illustrated by the WELL-KNOWN COMPARISON which is here employed. II. In reference to the SPECIAL CHARACTERS which are here described. 1. Their office. 2. Their outward aspect — sanctimonious. 3. Their evil designs. "Inwardly they were ravening wolves." III. In its general APPLICATION. 1. This is the only true standard by which to judge either ourselves or others. Profession, feelings, are deceptive. 2. According to this rule the decisions of the great day will be regulated. (Expository Outlines.) Parallel Verses KJV: Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?WEB: By their fruits you will know them. Do you gather grapes from thorns, or figs from thistles? |
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