One cannot at the same time have the spirit of the world, and be looking forward to the “Day of Christ.” Either one cancels out the other. (11) “BEING FILLED WITH THE FRUITS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS, WHICH ARE BY JESUS CHRIST, UNTO THE GLORY AND PRAISE OF GOD.” The conduct that will receive Christ’s commendation must be characterized by “the Fruit of Righteousness.” Transformed lives are the demonstration that God works in Believers. We must never forget that! Paul desires that when his readers stand before
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