“The righteous shall live by faith.” Galatians 3:11
The righteousness of God is a gift! It cannot be earned through your human efforts. You were born with a concentration of sin within you. This sin is not your fault but it is your responsibility to deal with it in a godly manner. You will never be rid of all the sin and it is too deep for you to understand in its entirety. However, you can be forgiven for all your sins and never take on guilt or condemnation over your actions. Jesus died for all your sins. They no longer exist in His mind.
It is the responsibility of God to change you into a godly person. You just need a willing heart. The righteousness of God will come to you as your faith in God grows and you trust Him with all your needs. Pray each day for forgiveness for your sins and give God permission to search your heart and reveal your shortcomings.
If you are a believer, you have the Holy Spirit living in you and God has created a universal law that will allow you to live a life pleasing to Him. The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus will set you free from the law of sin and death. If you yield to the Spirit of God then you can live a godly life. You will never be perfect but sin will not control you.
The challenge is to stay connected to the Holy Spirit and not slip back into living for self. Immerse yourself each day in prayer and the Word of God and listen to the voice of God. Walk by faith seeking God out for all your needs.
This will put you on the path of righteousness!
Hal Hollister Ministry 