Mark 11-12
On the way to the temple, Jesus saw a fig tree in full leaf, but without figs and cursed the tree. Continuing on into Jerusalem, he found a temple full of people, but without fruit and cleared out the temple. Oddly enough there are just as many today who want to judge Jesus for cursing the fig tree since it was not the time to bear fruit, as there were Pharisees then who wanted to judge Jesus for clearing out the temple. Unless out knowledge is perfect, we would do well to hold back on our judgement of the Messiah, for it probably indicates a wrongful intent in our hearts and a lack of fruit.
Throughout scripture, Jesus is very specific with regard to what will happen to trees that do not bear good fruit. They will be chopped down and thrown into the fire and the kingdom of God will be taken from them and given to another. If we abide in him, we will bear good fruit. If the fruit is missing, don't blame it on the season, but rather seek to abide in him, that the season may be now.
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