Bible verses for children
Look at the fruit of a life.
Matthew 7:16
By their fruits you will know them. Do you gather grapes from thorns or figs from thistles?
Matthew 7:16 · World English Bible Classic (WEB)
In simple words
What does this verse mean?
Fruit pictures the results of someone’s conduct. Impressive claims should be considered alongside actions. Patient observation helps us notice whether a teacher’s influence produces honesty, care and fairness.
Ask a trusted adult when someone’s instructions do not match the kindness they claim to teach.
Talk about it
What actions help show that guidance is trustworthy?
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Bible context & readings +
Matthew 7:15–20 warns about false prophets using the image of trees and fruit. It concerns discerning harmful guidance, not deciding a whole person’s worth from one isolated mistake.
Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.A simple prayer +
God, help us recognise trustworthy guidance by its fruit. Amen.
A suggested prayer, written for this guide.