The Fruits of Rightesousness
Philippians 1:11 (KJV)
11 Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.
By Smart O Okaeben
The fruits of righteousness means the results of righteousness. It refers to what is produced in the life of a Christian because of his nature of righteousness, including every attitude and action consistent with what is right before God. It is showing forth of the results of righteousness, which should manifest in the type of life a Christian should live. It is the desire of God that every Christian should be filled with the fruits of righteousness (Philippians 1:11).
When we believe we are the Righteousness of God in Christ, it will be manifested in our lives, in our conduct, and in our conversation. The Word of God becomes a living force in our lives as we act upon it. We must abide in Christ to be able to bear the fruits of righteousness, which is also spiritual fruits (John 15:4-5). Bearing spiritual fruit cannot be done outside Christ.
When we believe we are the Righteousness of God in Christ, it will be manifested in our lives, in our conduct, and in our conversation.
Following are the fruits of Righteousness:
- Blessing and helping people
- Loving as Christ would love
- Giving fearlessly
- Healing diseases in the lives of people
- The opening of the Word of God to people
- Breaking the power of the adversary over the lives of the people
- Teaching people how to live in the will of God the Father
- Teaching them how to enjoy all the fullness of His grace
- Showing forth in our daily walk, a fearless Fellowship with God my Father
- Showing forth a fearless attitude towards the adversary and all his works
- Showing forth a fearless mastery over circumstances