Righteousness took place at the Cross. The saving blood of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This act of love and obedience to God was the just payment for our sinfulness, allowing us the freedom in Christ to escape what we deserve.
I recently read an article that described three viewpoints of righteousness:
Perfect Righteousness-discourages us especially when we fall short of God's glory.
Comparative Righteousness- deceives us. Jesus is our example, no one else!
Imputed Righteousness- is given/credited to us. This approach will define you, declare our innocence through the blood of Jesus, and provide freedom.
Righteousness dos not simply take something away (sin), it provides/gives us Hope; Eternal Life; Salvation. Righteousness is a unending/perpetual gift to all obedient believers. I should always have a spirit of continuous gratitude. Blessings in your pursuit.......TO
