Ainsi donc, vous reconnaîtrez les faux prophètes à leur conduite. » Le vrai prophète se reconnaît à ses actes; par là aussi l'avidité des faux prophètes est démasquée. Les fruits permettent d'identifier à coup sûr la vraie nature d'une plante. Ceci vaut pour les personnes: on les reconnaît à leur conduite. Jésus avertit clairement: il jugera chacun sur ses actes conformes à la volonté de Dieu, non sur ses proclamations de fidélité contredites par des actes mauvais.
Que signifie ce verset ?
In Matthew 7:20, Jesus says that the true character of someone can be known by their actions and outcomes. He's speaking to his followers, emphasizing that one should judge others not just by what they say, but also by what they do.
Expliqué aux enfants
Imagine you have a lemon tree and an apple tree. You know which is which because the lemon tree gives lemons and the apple tree gives apples. Jesus is saying we can tell if someone is good or bad by looking at what they do.
Contexte historique
Matthew, one of Jesus' disciples, wrote this verse around 80-90 AD. It was aimed primarily at his fellow Jews who were trying to understand the new teachings of Christ in light of their traditional beliefs and practices.
Application pour aujourd'hui
In today’s world, consider a politician promising better healthcare but voting against bills that would improve it. Their actions reveal their true intentions rather than just their words or promises.