On the topic of righteousness......

Friday August 10 2012:

On the topic of righteousness................

Genesis 15:6  “ And Abraham believed the Lord and the Lord declared him righteous because of his faith.”

Romans 5:21.  “ So just as sin ruled over all nations and brought them to death, now God’s wonderful kindness rules instead, giving us right standing with God and resulting in eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”

Romans 5:18.  “Adam’s one sin brought condemnation upon everyone, but Christ’s one act of righteousness makes all people right in God’s sight and gives them life.”

Romans 6:18.  “Now you are free from sin, your old master, and you have become slaves to your new master, righteousness.”

Psalm 85:11.  “Truth springs up from the earth and righteousness smiles down from heaven.”  13.  “ Righteousness goes as a herald before him(her) preparing the way for his (her) steps.”

There are numerous  passages in scripture pertaining to the righteousness of a believer, declaring that we are made right or righteousness by faith, as Abraham was.  Even though one man’s sin, Adam, brought condemnation upon everyone, Christ’s shed blood is able to make everyone righteous in God’s sight.  Our  righteousness, through Christ, enables us to shed our desire to sin and become instead, a slave to righteousness.  A slave to righteousness is not being a legalistic “slave” or bound by a law. but it includes a desire to please.  It asks, “What can I do to please you, Lord?”

Prayer for today:  Dear Lord, I am in awe that you love me enough to make me righteous, even as you did for your servant, Abraham!  I am so thankful to be your servant, even your slave!  I want to please you Lord and continue to be righteous in your sight.  Thank you Lord for saving my soul.  Thank you Lord for making me whole, Thank you Lord for giving to me, Thy great salvation so rich and free! In Jesus name, Amen.