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Matthew 7:16

Matthew 7:16

Little Bible — for children and parents · Growth Figures · © Growth Figures. All rights reserved.

The test of a teacher — or of any person — is not their words but their fruit: their character, their lifestyle, the effect they have on others.

Memory phrase: Known by their fruit

Talk about it: What 'fruit' do you think Jesus wants to see in His followers?

Prayer: God, help me produce good fruit — kindness, honesty, love — so people can know I belong to You.

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