Article December 2, 1985 Issue

God's law and fruitful living

CHARLES N. FILBERT II

Some time ago two trees were growing in front of our house. Similar in kind and planted at the same time, they had apparently received good care. One, however, was full and beautiful, and the other was not.

I wondered about the difference until I discovered that the less productive tree had vines intertwined throughout its branches. They were taking away the tree's freedom to grow to its natural beauty and fullness.

The Psalmist likens the prosperity of the upright person to the flourishing of a tree. He says: "His delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper." Ps. 1:2, 3.

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