When their leaves appear, you know that summer is near.
“Learn a lesson from the fig tree: When its branches become green and soft and new leaves appear, you know summer is near.
“Why can’t you decide for yourselves what is right?
Then Jesus told this story: “Look at the fig tree and all the other trees.
Look closely at yourselves. Test yourselves to see if you are living in the faith. You know that Jesus Christ is in you—unless you fail the test.
