Matthew 21:19

Japanese 1965

道ばたにいちじくの木が見えたので、近づいて行かれたが、葉のほかは何もないのに気づかれた。それで、イエスはその木に「おまえの実は、もういつまでも、ならないように。」と言われた。すると、たちまちいちじくの木は枯れた。

この聖句の意味

In Matthew 21:19, Jesus sees a fig tree with leaves but no fruit and curses it so that it will never bear fruit again. The tree immediately withers away. This shows how important it is to produce good actions or 'fruit'.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you have an apple tree in your backyard. One day, you notice the tree has lots of leaves but no apples. You might feel disappointed because trees are supposed to give us fruit! Jesus felt something similar about this fig tree and taught a lesson by making it wither.

歴史的背景

This verse is from Matthew's Gospel, written around 80-90 AD for Jewish Christians living in the Roman Empire. The story reflects the cultural expectation that trees should bear fruit as part of God’s creation plan.

今日への適用

In today's world, this could relate to someone who talks a lot about doing good things but never actually does them. It's like having all the talk (leaves) without any action (fruit). This verse reminds us that our actions should match our words.

トピック

• faithfulness
• fruit of the Spirit
• discipleship
• hypocrisy
• judgment
• action vs. words

関連する聖句

• Isaiah 5:1-7
• Luke 3:8-9
• John 15:2
• Romans 6:20-21
• James 2:14-26

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よくある質問

Why did Jesus curse a fig tree?

Jesus cursed the fig tree because it had leaves but no fruit, symbolizing someone who talks about doing good without actually following through. It teaches us to be genuine and fruitful in our faith.

Is there any symbolism behind the fig tree?

Yes, in this context, the fig tree represents those who claim to follow God but do not produce righteous actions or 'fruit', illustrating the importance of living out one's beliefs.

How can we ensure we are not like the fig tree with only leaves?

To avoid being like the fig tree, focus on putting your faith into action. Engage in acts of service and love that reflect what you believe, ensuring your life bears spiritual fruit.

Does this story mean God punishes those without good actions?

While the withered fig tree shows the consequences of not bearing fruit, it also serves as a warning to motivate us towards repentance and action rather than literal punishment from God.