Romans 6:22 But now being made free from sin and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto sanctification, and the end eternal life.

'have your fruit' -'derive your benefit' (NASV)

'sanctification' -38. hagiasmos hag-ee-as-mos'; from 37; properly, purification, i.e. (the state) purity; concretely (by Hebraism). purifier: -holiness, sanctification.

'The fruit that you reap is an ever-increasing holiness' (TCNT); 'your fruit is growth in holiness' (Con)

Sin results in. life to be ashamed of, serving God results in. life that rises above others, that glorifies God, that shows the potential for good that is found within man created in the image of God. (1 Peter 1:14) Holiness in living isn't something that mystically happens to one, rather it must be worked at (Hebrews 12:14; 1 Timothy 5:22 'Keep yourself free from sin').

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