Message:  Matthew 11:12-25 "The Withered FigTree"    The theme of the message is discerning what in life is not beneficial to your growth in God and as a follower of Jesus. Sometimes even religion isn't beneficial when it is focused on the wrong goals. This is a major point in Jesus' cursing the fig tree which represented Israel's religious, yet secular endeavors. What is inspiring us to grow in relationship toward God and as Christ-like followers and what is hindering us?