But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience. Rather, with perseverance. From this we may learn that the perseverance of the saints, as it is termed, necessarily implies that they continue to bring forth fruit to the glory of God. That is the proof of spiritual life. There is no other way for real fruit to come.
Mushrooms spring up overnight, but they are usually poisonous.
Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing. 44 Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath. I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. Since the spiritual Father of Christ is God the Father, the husbandman must be God the Father. Every branch, not just some.