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[–] deathbird@mander.xyz 12 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Thought that one always tied back to the whole "you shall know them by their fruits" thing.

As in those who talk nice but don't produce anything useful (like a fig tree that doesn't produce figs, just leaves) are not really doing what Jesus said. Don't be like the Pharisees hollering out in the streets, just love God and do good in the world.

[–] caseyweederman@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 day ago

There is a story in the Apocrypha (decanonized Bible books) where childhood Jesus turns another kid into a tree. I like to think it's the same tree.

[–] edg@lemmy.world 13 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Yes but it's still weird because it wasn't the right time of year for it to have fruit. The tree would have if Jesus hadnt been a dick.

[–] deathbird@mander.xyz 1 points 2 days ago

Well then you're back to Ecclesiastes. Everything in its season etc.

Idk, I was just trying to put the best argument forward, but l'm not really a fan of the New Testament in part because of its inconsistency.