In Surah Ibrahim, the Quran says: "Do you not see how God compares a good word to a good tree? Its root is firm and its branches are in the sky, it yields its fruit each season with its Lord's permission." (14:24-25). A true believer, in respect of his character and deeds, is similar to a good tree which yields fruit every season. A believer's strong conviction in God and his sense of accountability make him very sensitive and responsible. On every occasion he does what faith in God demands. In every situation or in his dealings with people, he conducts himself in a manner that is expected of one who has living faith in God the Lord of the Worlds. Thus a believer's character is predictable -- one can know beforehand the kind of response a believer would give in any situation.
