RIGHTEOUSNESS

By law or by grace or by works? It is a question that many struggle with regarding biblical righteousness. 

Do I follow the Old Testament where the laws are defined or do I follow the New Testament where Jesus saved us from our sins or do I follow both?

Jesus gives us Grace through our Faith and not by works. It involves focus on Him and developing a relationship with the Holy Spirit. Using the Holy Spirit as a guide, over our own desires and decisions. 

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Key aspects of biblical righteousness

• God's Attribute: Righteousness is a main attribute of God, as He is perfect.
• Gift from God: We cannot achieve perfect righteousness on our own. It is a gift from God, given to believers through His Son Jesus Christ. 
• Right Relationship: We must strive to live in a right relationship with God. 
• Moral Uprightness: We must strive to live a life of moral uprightness and virtue. Continuing to Follow in His path, even when we fall.
• Right Path: The Hebrew word for righteousness, ts'dakah, originally conveyed the idea of following a "straight path" or "way" of God, as opposed to "departing" from it. 

Righteousness in practice 

• For God: He is perfect. 
• For people: We must strive to be  "right" in God's eyes and this is achieved through our faith in Christ and it is lived out in our daily life.

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