A Schnauzberry???

Whoever heard of a Schnauzberry? One of the most famous lines from the original Willie Wonka movie…

Jesus speaks of fruits, both good and bad. A Razzleberry sounds fun and delicious as opposed to, say, A Schnauzberry. The fruit Jesus is speaking of, though, is people’s characteristics.

Matthew 7:15-17 NLT “Beware of false prophets who come disguised as sheep but are really vicious wolves. You can identify them by their fruit, that is by the way they act. Can you pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? A good tree produces good fruit, and a bad tree produces bad fruit.”

Bad fruits can spoil our fresh fruit, rot spreads and contaminates. You know these folks, they are negative, always quick to see the wrong in people or situations. They usually never have anything nice to say about anyone or anything. They are in a perpetual state of anger.

OR, these are the friends you hang with that always seem to get you into trouble. They never use sound judgment; they are reckless and never seem to get anywhere but stuck. We have bad fruit in those who make promises they never keep. Words are just that words with no truth or meaning behind them. And those who are around only for what they can get from you. All bad fruit!

Do we stay away from these people? Yes, and No, we as God’s children are instructed to pray for the lost. We are examples of the good fruits of the spirit. Remember, most people learn by example. I would suggest rethinking a friendship where you are always in trouble or being used. You need to distance but still continue to pray for them.

Galatians 5-22-23 NLT “But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. There is no law against these things.”

There will be days when we struggle to exhibit our own good fruit, and there may be people who cause your bad fruit to want to rise. Quickly say a little prayer for strength, smile, and move on. Good fruits take practice but they are so worth it.

Go out today a serve the world a beautiful fruit salad. And don’t forget the whipped cream. Be blessed, Smile; God loves you! Thank you for joining me.🥰