Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8700 Threats to the life of faith » 8845 unfruitfulness A lack of fruitfulness, whether material or spiritual, which is often seen as a sign of God's disfavour or anger. Unfruitfulness as a moral or spiritual condition Matthew 21:19 pp Mark 11:14 See also Job 15:32-33; Ezekiel 17:9; Ezekiel 19:10-12; Matthew 21:43; Hebrews 6:7-8 Reasons for unfruitfulness Disobedience Leviticus 26:18-20 See also Deuteronomy 11:17; Deuteronomy 28:15-16; Psalm 78:46; Psalm 107:33-34; Isaiah 5:10; Isaiah 32:10; Hosea 8:7; Haggai 2:19 A continuing preoccupation with the world Matthew 13:22 pp Mark 4:19 pp Luke 8:14 A broken relationship with Jesus Christ Some results of unfruitfulness Unfruitfulness condemned Unfruitfulness leads to rejection Matthew 3:8-10 pp Luke 3:9; Matthew 7:19 Unfruitfulness retrieved Luke 13:6-9 The parable holds out the possibility of restoration. Discipline with a view to renewed fruitfulness See also
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