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THE FRUIT OF RIGHTEOUSNESS
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28
James 3:18
Romans 12:17-18
“…live peaceably with all men.”
THE FRUIT OF RIGHTEOUSNESS
Remember that heavenly wisdom is “peaceable” (James 3:17). Those who have it make peace and preserve peace. Now James concludes that those who have heavenly wisdom sow the fruit of righteousness in peace. Everyone desires peace, and those who possess true knowledge understand that true and everlasting peace is attained only through the righteousness of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Sown in peace: The “fruit of righteousness is sown in peace” (James 3:18). Sowing the fruit of righteousness certainly attracts opposition from the enemy. Satan is ready to create confusion. But those who are wise according to God’s will are kind, meek, and merciful. They have God’s wisdom not to cover transgressions nor favour them. On the contrary, they strive to correct them peaceably. Thus, heavenly wisdom grants the believer the ways and means to continue sowing the fruit of righteousness amid the onslaught of the enemies.
Sown by peacemakers: The sowing is done by “them that make peace” (James 3:18). Who are the peacemakers? We have learned a few days back that they are born-again Christians who have peace with God and are making peace. They possess that wisdom that is peaceable (Matt 5:9). They pursue peace, and exercise and maintain that peace for others to obtain the righteousness of God. They live a godly life and are filled with the fruit of righteousness.
Dear reader, the wisdom of God is given to every believer to advance the Kingdom of God for the glory and honour of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The wisdom of this world tears the church apart and destroys the believers’ testimony. Which one have you? I pray you to pursue after the divine wisdom and use it to sow the Gospel seed to those around you that they may believe and be saved. Let your life glorify God, for that is the chief end of man, and you will have joy in His presence forever and ever!
THOUGHT: Am I sowing the fruit of righteousness in peace?
PRAYER: Father, Thou who art Almighty, use me for Thy glory, make me a peacemaker to sow the fruit of righteousness in peace.