Matthew 3:8-10

Amplified Bible

⁸ So produce fruit that is consistent with repentance [demonstrating new behavior that proves a change of heart, and a conscious decision to turn away from sin]; ⁹ and do not presume to say to yourselves [as a defense], ‘We have Abraham for our father [so our inheritance assures us of salvation]’; for I say to you that from these stones God is able to raise up children (descendants) for Abraham.^{(A) 10} And already the axe [of God’s judgment] is ^[a]swinging toward the root of the trees; therefore every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.