Fig Leaves Of A False Profession

Summary

The sermon explores the spiritual lesson behind Jesus cursing the fig tree, symbolizing the difference between genuine faith producing fruits of righteousness and false professions that only display outward appearances. It emphasizes that true believers are expected to bear good fruit as evidence of a changed heart, motivated by love for God and done for His glory. The preacher warns against hypocrisy, where outward actions do not reflect the heart's condition, and encourages self-examination to ensure one’s faith is genuine. Assurance of belonging to Christ comes from a heart transformed by God, not merely external appearances.