#good fruits

[jesuslivingwater]

You will know them by their fruits

A parable by Jesus

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

Taming the Tongue

1 My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.

2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.

3 Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body.

4 Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth.

5 Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!

6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.

7 For every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of mankind:

8 But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.

9 Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God.

10 Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.

11 Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter?

12 Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear olive berries? either a vine, figs? so can no fountain both yield salt water and fresh.

13 Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.

14 But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.

15 This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.

16 For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.

17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace. — James 3 | King James Version (KJV) The King James Version Bible is in the public domain. Cross References: Genesis 1:26; 2 Chronicles 6:36; Psalm 12:3; Psalm 32:9; Psalm 39:1; Psalm 73:8; Psalm 92:14; Psalm 120:2-3; Psalm 140:3; Proverbs 11:18; Proverbs 16:27; Proverbs 17:20; Jeremiah 6:7; Matthew 7:16; Matthew 7:20; Matthew 11:27; Matthew 23:8; Luke 6:36; Acts 10:12; Acts 13:1; Acts 27:11; Romans 2:8; Romans 2:20; 1 Corinthians 11:7; 2 Corinthians 12:20; Titus 3:2; James 1:16; James 1:19; James 1:27; James 2:18; 1 Peter 1:15

[wiirocku]

James 3:17 (NASB) - But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy.

[skystonedclouds]

What do you mean by “Repent or turn away even from righteousness.” God clearly tells us time and time again to seek righteousness. Matthew 6:33 is pretty clear.

Dear Anon,

I meant to write “Self righteousness” very different. I corrected it thank you.

Self righteous vs righteous.

I’m not sure if that clears everything up for you. I can elaborate more on the difference between self righteous and regular righteousness.

Salvation is by faith alone in Jesus Christ. We forsake everything even our own “good deeds” (filthy rags) for our sovereign hope. No one is good enough to “tip the balance” or remove the stain of sin. Sanctification is the process of becoming more righteous after we have been given a new heart.

Romans 3:20 Therefore no one will be declared righteous in God’s sight by the works of the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of our sin.

Isaiah 64:6 All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind our sins sweep us away.

Ephesians 2:8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.

We still must seek righteousness by faith in Jesus Christ and the process of sanctification.

Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

John 15:5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit🍇 [good works]: for without me ye can do nothing.

Summary…

The difference is good works does not save a person or pay off the debts of sin. It is only paid through he blood of Christ. Good works is byproduct of being connected to the vine. As in the parable it is about getting the nutrients to produce fruits or good works like a tree. In order to produce good works we must be branded into the true vine in faith. It does matter how we live we must seek righteousness. It is the evidence that we had true saving faith (are really connected to the vine).

Romans 6:1-2 What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?

Sermon against self righteousness.

[wiirocku]

James 3:17 (ESV) - But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.

[wiirocku]

James 3:17 (KJV) - But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy. - James 3:17 | New American Standard Bible (NASB) New American Standard Bible Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. All rights reserved.

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[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without variance, without hypocrisy. And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for them that make peace. - James 3:17-18 | American Standard Version (ASV)