The fruit of righteousness, like all fruit, springs from a seed—
the seed of grace implanted in the heart of all believers at the moment of salvation.
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And the seed whose fruit is righteousness (spiritual maturity) is sown in peace by those who make peace
[by actively encouraging goodwill between individuals]. James 3:18 Amplified Bible
The One who calls you to a life of righteousness is
the One Who by your consent lives that life of righteousness through you!
Major Ian Thomas
Every person who confesses that Christ Jesus is Lord,
repents of their sin and gives their heart to God is a child of God and belongs to Him.
And in Christ, we are made right with God, we are His righteousness,
and we have the power of Christ in us to live right.
Joyce Meyer
No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful.
Later on, however, it yields the fruit of peace and righteousness
to those who have been trained by it.
Hebrews 12:11 Holman Christian Standard Bible
What we count the ills of life are often blessings in disguise,
resulting in good to us in the end.
Though for the present not joyous but grievous, yet, if received in a right spirit,
they work out fruits of righteousness for us at last.
Matthew Henry
For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) and find out what pleases the Lord.
Ephesians 5:8-10 NIV
May you always be filled with the fruit of your salvation—
the righteous character produced in your life by Jesus Christ—
for this will bring much glory and praise to God.
Philippians 1:11 NLT