Fig Tree Thesis

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The Called & Chosen:
We are so quick in blaming the “Fig Tree” for being fruitless, when fruit is needed from it by our Lord Jesus. {Matthew, 24:-32}
Let us give ourselves a reality check. Are we better off than the Fig Tree?
Are we fruitful in Christ or mere pretenders? Caring more for our various denominational rules and tenets than preaching the Kingdom of God as mandated.
John, 15:-5 “I am the vine ye are the branches: he that abides in me, and I in him the same brings forth much fruit, without me ye can do nothing.
Anyone who does not have a personal relationship with Christ is another example of a Fig Tree.
Lovers of ritual Sacrifice than obedience to God.
In conclusion: May The Lord be merciful unto us that our Souls may receive Grace

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