Root, source, origin. Rhiza. The love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Roots determine fruit. What is rooted in love for money will bear evil fruit. Change the root.

Tree. Déndron. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. What you are rooted in determines what you produce. Bear fruit.

Laid down, appointed, destined. Keîmai. The infant Jesus lay in a manger, and this same word marks him as appointed for the rise and fall of many. What is laid down by God is never merely resting. It is positioned with purpose.

All, every, whole, any. Pas. All things work together for good. All authority has been given to Me. All the promises of God are yes in Christ. God thinks in absolutes of blessing.

Therefore, then, accordingly. Therefore since we have been justified through faith we have peace with God. The therefore of Scripture always builds on something God has already done.

Make, do, produce. Poiéō. Faith without works is dead. What you believe will always show itself in what you make and do. Let your actions confirm your confession.

Fruit, result, outcome. Karpos. I am the vine you are the branches. Apart from Me you can do nothing. Fruit is the evidence of connection. It cannot be manufactured.

Good, beautiful, excellent. Kalos. She has done a beautiful thing. What looks like extravagance to the world looks beautiful to Jesus. He sees the love behind the act.

Cut off, cut down, remove. Ekkóptō. Every tree that does not bear fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Fruitlessness has consequences. Bear fruit.

Fire. Pur. Our God is a consuming fire. Fire purifies and fire destroys. What is genuine survives the fire. What is counterfeit is consumed by it. Let God refine you.