The Pitfall of Self-Righteousness: Embracing God's Gift | Brian Prewitt
3 For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. 4 For Christ [is] the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth. - Rom 10:3-4 KJV
Are you exhausting yourself trying to earn God's approval?
Romans 10:3-4 reveals a timeless truth:
Many Christians, like the Jews of old, unknowingly pursue self-righteousness instead of embracing God's gift.
The danger:
• Striving to prove our worth through good deeds
• Shifting focus from Christ's finished work to our efforts
• Developing a performance-based relationship with God
The result?
Spiritual exhaustion and diminishing Christ's sacrifice.
The solution:
Recognize the source of righteousness: God, not ourselves
Do good works out of gratitude, not to earn favor
Continually turn to Jesus, meditating on the cross
Embrace the freedom of resting in God's righteousness
Remember:
Your righteousness comes from God through Christ, not your own efforts.
By accepting this truth, you'll experience:
• Relief from the burden of self-justification
• A deeper appreciation of God's grace
• A more joyful and vibrant Christian life
Embrace God's gift of righteousness today and let your good works flow from a heart of gratitude.
This is the essence of the gospel and the key to spiritual vitality.
