24/08/2026
*[[Philippians 3:9]] Amp* And that I may [actually] be found and known as in Him, not having any [self-achieved] righteousness that can be called my own, based on my obedience to the Law's demands (ritualistic uprightness and supposed right standing with God thus acquired), but possessing that [genuine righteousness] which comes through faith in Christ (the Anointed One), the [truly] right standing with God, which comes from God by [saving] faith.
THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD
The righteousness of God is something that needs to be understood by every one of us, and our theme scripture helps us in that regard. The Apostle Paul writes and gives clear indication of what the righteousness of God is and what it's not, he goes down to even mention how it comes; many times people think it comes through the observation of the law, that is the one the Apostle calls a self achieved one..the righteousness of God is a gift.
The righteousness of God is not something you can work for. Your moral uprightness is important but it doesn't equal to righteousness, righteousness is produced by Jesus Christ and gifted to us through faith, not by our works.
The works of man don't produce righteousness, it is the work of the Son of God that did and instead of you trying to work for what is impossible, receive the gift and enjoy it *[[Romans 5:17]] KJV* For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.)
Many people say one can't be righteous because they think one has the capacity to earn it by their strength which is not possible, our righteousness in Christ is a gift and when you understand it in this way, you'll know that it is the work of Christ which even secures it. The divine exchange on the cross made it possible for us to receive this amazing gift, bless his name.
*[[2Corinthians 5:21]] KJV* For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.