Luke 3:8 · KJV

"Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, That God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham."

King James Version

Passage Context

⁶And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.

⁷Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?

⁸Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, That God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.

⁹And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: every tree therefore which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.

¹⁰And the people asked him, saying, What shall we do then?

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Devotional Reflection

GratitudeHope

Grace is given to us as a free gift. It cannot be earned or merited. However, salvation that doesn't move us out of our reckless and defiant ways is fake. It is an acknowledgment that we have been going the wrong way on a one-way road. An attempt to direct our own lives will continuously end in frustration, catastrophe, and demise without Jesus being Lord of both our lips and our lives. We realize that God's grace is divine, but at the same time, let us also discover that His will is compassionate. As we do, we will change our behavior to reflect the character of the Father who sent His Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins.

Prayer

God, you are a kind and gracious God who wants to free me from the consequences of my past mistakes by calling me to obedience. Please assist me as I surrender my life to your will. Please instill your Spirit in me so that I can avoid temptation and reflect your righteousness. Rejuvenate in me the nature that mirrors your salvation and your personality in me. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

Reflection Questions

What does it mean to you to bear fruit in your life?

How do you respond to calls for change in your life?

When have you felt challenged to reflect on your faith?

Life Application

faith

Identify areas in your life where you need to show genuine repentance and make changes.

identity

Remember that your relationship with God is more important than your heritage.

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John the BaptistNT

John the Baptist was a prophetic figure who preached repentance and baptized Jesus, heralding the coming of the Messiah.

First appearance: Matthew 3:1

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