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Philippians 4:17
Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.

Psalm 1:3
And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

Psalm 92:12-14
The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon…

are.

Psalm 92:14,15
They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing; …

Isaiah 60:21
Thy people alsoshall be all righteous: they shall inherit the land for ever, the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, that I may be glorified.

Isaiah 61:3,11
To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified…

unto.

John 15:8
Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.

Ephesians 1:12,14
That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ…

that comes through Jesus Christ
This indicates the source of righteousness is not human effort but through a relationship with Jesus Christ. Theologically, this aligns with the doctrine of imputed righteousness, where believers are declared righteous through faith in Christ (Romans 3:22). Jesus is seen as the mediator who enables believers to live righteously. This reflects the New Testament teaching that Christ's sacrifice and resurrection empower believers to live in a way that pleases God.

to the glory and praise of God
The ultimate purpose of bearing the fruit of righteousness is to honor and exalt God. This phrase underscores the biblical principle that all aspects of a believer's life should point back to God's glory (1 Corinthians 10:31). In the cultural context of the early church, glorifying God was a communal activity, often expressed through worship and testimony. This aligns with the prophetic vision inIsaiah 43:7, where God declares that He created people for His glory. The praise of God is both a present reality and a future hope, as believers anticipate the full revelation of God's glory.

The picture is of a tree so laden that every branch bows under the weight of ripe produce. Paul prays that believers live the same way—overflowing with the visible results of a right standing with God.

•John 15:4-5: “Remain in Me, and I will remain in you… the one who remains in Me and I in him will bear much fruit.” Our connection to Christ is what makes the branches fruitful.

•Galatians 5:22-23 lists love, joy, peace, and the rest as “the fruit of the Spirit,” showing that righteousness expresses itself in practical attitudes and actions.

•Ephesians 5:9 reminds us that “the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth,” confirming that righteous fruit is moral and ethical as well as spiritual.

Paul makes it clear that the source of this righteousness—and every piece of fruit that grows from it—is not human effort but the Savior Himself.

•Philippians 3:9: Paul wants to “be found in Him, not having my own righteousness… but that which is through faith in Christ.” He rejects self-made righteousness in favor of Christ’s gift.

•2 Corinthians 5:21 declares, “God made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.” The tree’s life-sap is Christ’s own righteousness credited to and working through us.

•John 15:5 repeats the unbreakable principle: “apart from Me you can do nothing.” Every righteous deed that counts for eternity is Christ’s life expressed through the believer.

The end goal is worship, not self-congratulation. All the fruit, all the righteousness, and all the blessing circle back to magnify the Father.

•John 15:8: “This is to My Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit.” Fruit-bearing isn’t primarily about personal fulfillment; it is about God’s honor.

•Matthew 5:16 urges, “Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Good works serve as a spotlight on God.

•1 Corinthians 10:31 settles the matter: “whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.” The believer’s entire lifestyle is designed to elicit praise for the Lord.

Philippians 1:11 paints a three-part portrait: lives overflowing with tangible righteousness, a righteousness that originates and operates solely “through Jesus Christ,” and a purpose fixed on God’s glory alone. When the believer abides in Christ, His life produces the Spirit’s fruit, the world sees the difference, and every good thing traces back to the praise of the One who made it possible.