(Rom 5:19 NKJV) For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so also by one Man’s obedience many will be made righteous.
Today I want to take just a minute and talk about righteousness through Christ.
Many people confuse righteousness with holiness. In fact, many times they are looked at as being the same thing. But they are vastly different. Let me explain.
When we believe in Christ and He forgives our sins, we are made righteous by His blood. This happens instantly, in a split second. Because He paid the price for our sins and His blood washes away our sins, we are seen as pure, spotless and righteous before God.
Holiness, on the other hand, is something that we are told we need to work at daily, in each of our lives. (2 Cor 7:1 NKJV) Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
We need to make a conscious effort to live a holy life. This requires work on our part. Righteousness, on the other hand, is already bought and paid for, by Jesus and His sacrifice for us.
So, remember that we are the righteousness of God in Christ, but we need to put forth effort to be holy, on a daily basis!
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-377-5400
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