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Three Kinds of Righteousness: 1. Self-Righteousness
People have very different ideas about righteousness, and many Christians exhibit different kinds. Some are better than others. One of the worst kinds of “righteousness” is a false one, self-righteousness.
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Faith, Righteousness, Rights, and Hard Times
We do not prove our faith by twisting Scriptures to explain why we should be comfortable. Faith is validated when we persevere during trials, tribulations, and persecution. We do not prove our faith when life is easy, claim our blessings, attend church, post Bible verses online, or celebrate our comforts. We show our faith when…
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Called to Share God’s Blessings
Abraham’s calling, to be the father of many nations, focused on his responsibility to be a blessing to others. It is our calling as well.
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Love Righteousness and Hate Sin
Do we really love Jesus? If so, do we actually hate sin like He does, much as we might hate a fatal disease like COVID-19 or cancer?
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The Line Dividing Good and Evil
“The line dividing good and evil cuts through the heart of every human being. And who is willing to destroy a piece of their own heart?”
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God’s Righteousness and Justice. IX: Putting on the New Self
Further reflections on being clothed in Christ, especially in light of Lent.
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God’s Righteousness and Justice. VIII: Clothed in Christ’s Righteousness
Jesus’ righteousness is our righteousness. We should share His righteousness with the world.
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God’s Righteousness and Justice. VII: Christ our Merciful and Righteous King
Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem reminds us that He comes in both righteousness and mercy. This perspective can guide us through Lent.
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God’s Righteousness and Justice. VI: Righteous Men—Cornelius the Centurion
The Bible refers to Cornelius the Centurion as a righteous man before he heard the Gospel. Is this a misunderstanding, or can we learn something about the nature of righteousness from this?
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The Baptism of Our Lord: To Fulfill All Righteousness
Jesus’ was baptized to fulfill all righteousness. Although He had no sins to confess and repent from, He took our sins upon Himself.
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