Reply To: OCU C)SP D Week 03 Devotion

Matthew 3 reminds us that true faith shows through our actions and hearts, not just our words or background. John the Baptist challenged the Pharisees and Sadducees to “bring forth fruits worthy of repentance,” meaning that real repentance must produce visible change. From a Sabbath day view, this passage calls us to pause and reflect on our spiritual condition. Just as the Sabbath is a time for rest and renewal, it is also a time to examine whether our lives show the good fruit of obedience and humility before God. We should not depend on tradition or self-righteousness but on a living relationship with Jesus Christ. God desires hearts that turn toward Him, bearing fruit through love, kindness, and faithnfulness. As we keep the Sabbath, we can renew our commitment to walk in repentance and allow the Holy Spirit to grow in us the fruits that honor God and bless others.