Download or read book FIGS AND OLIVE BERRIES written by C.H. SPURGEON and published by Irving Risch. This book was released on 199? with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear olive berries?" James 3:12 There is only one answer to the question; of course, the fig tree can do nothing of the kind. It would be quite contrary to its nature, and hence the apostle argues that Christians ought to act according to their nature. If we are indeed the children of God, we should act as his children, and always act as his children. We are not consistent if at one time we speak as heirs of heaven should speak, and at another time speak as the heirs of wrath speak. James truly tells us that a fountain cannot at the same time pour forth sweet water and bitter, salt water and fresh; and he therefore rightly argues that from the same mouth there must not proceed blessing and cursing, there must be consistency of conduct in those who are the Lord's.