What does Judges 9:10 mean?

Judges 9:10 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Judges 9:10 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

And the trees said to the fig tree, Come thou, and reign over us.

8The trees went forth on a time to anoint a king over them; and they said unto the olive tree, Reign thou over us.

9But the olive tree said unto them, Should I leave my fatness, wherewith by me they honour God and man, and go to be promoted over the trees?

10And the trees said to the fig tree, Come thou, and reign over us.

11But the fig tree said unto them, Should I forsake my sweetness, and my good fruit, and go to be promoted over the trees?

12Then said the trees unto the vine, Come thou, and reign over us.

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