"Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit, shall be cut down, and shall be cast into the fire."
- Matthew 7:19
Which part of the words of Christ don't you follow ?
I asked what fire every tree that bringth not forth good fruit is cast into.
Is that fire Hell or does each individual receive their own personal fire as a consequence of not bearing good fruit ?
Are they destroyed in that fire or are they purified by that fire ?
Is bearing good fruit a requirement or a suggested means to avoid a nasty burn without eternal consequences ?
Not following seems a bit odd in light of the volume of comments we all see in these forums claiming inerrent interpretation of Scripture.
If you read the passage in context, to whom was Jesus referring before the passage and after the passage? Was Jesus speaking of Israel or members of His Church? Or is there some other to which He was referring that you might want to clarify for us?
Matthew 7: “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravening wolves. By their fruits you will know them. Do you gather grapes from thorns, or figs from thistles? Even so, every good tree produces good fruit; but the corrupt tree produces evil fruit. 18A good tree can’t produce evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree produce good fruit. Every tree that doesn’t grow good fruit is cut down, and thrown into the fire. Therefore, by their fruits you will know them. [WEB]