43 “For a good tree does not bear bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. 44 For every tree is known by its own fruit.For men do not gather figs from thorns, nor do they gather grapes from a bramble bush. 45 A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil. For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.
Luke 6:43-45
Q & A：
- Have you been deeply hurt by someone’s words or have your harsh words caused hurt to the others? Knowing that out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks, discuss how someone you know who speaks forth vindictive, evil, destructive or devouring words may reveal about his/her sin nature of deception, betrayal or self-centeredness. (Luke 6:43-45; John 8:44)
- With the scripture “For a good tree does not bear bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit”, explain what the fruit is referring to and how we are as the branch can bear good fruits in our lives when we are a new creation in Christ in contrast to our old self or being a carnal Christian. (John 15:4-5; Phi 4:13)
- Discuss how you can practically let your speech always be with grace and seasoned with salt, by choosing to use words of affirmation and edification rather than criticizing without appreciation or showing discontentment within your family, your loved ones or between you and your spouse/partner. (Col 4:6; 1 Pet 3:7)