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What does the Bible say about the fig tree in Matthew 21?

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The fig tree represents fruitless professions of faith, showing that outward appearances without true spiritual fruit are empty.

In Matthew 21, Jesus encounters a fig tree that is full of leaves but bears no fruit. This symbolizes the empty profession of faith seen in Israel, where religious individuals appeared godly outwardly but lacked true spiritual fruit. As Jesus curses the tree, it illustrates that just as the fig tree is judged for its lack of fruit, so too will those who profess faith without genuine fruit from the Spirit be ultimately judged. The lesson speaks to the dangers of hypocrisy and the necessity of true spiritual life manifesting in fruitfulness.
Scripture References: Matthew 21:17-22, Galatians 5:22-23

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