Romans 3:21-22 New International Version (NIV)
21 But now apart from the law the righteousness of
God has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. 22 This
righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who
believe. There is no difference between Jew and Gentile,
The Old Testament looks forward to a new time, a time when
law is not the basis of righteousness. The Law and Prophets testify to this
time. This righteousness comes from God and is built on the sacrificial work of
Jesus who liberates us from law and brings us God's grace. The real issue for
us is trust — many today confuse believing with simply thinking something in
one's head, while the Bible sees belief as something that involves our heart
and changes our behavior. So what is the basis on which you are building your
life today? What is the measure of your righteousness? On what is your security
tied? Thank God we can trust our life, our future, and our salvation to Jesus
Christ and not to law-keeping.
Thought for today:
Has my thinking been transformed or do I need rules and guidelines to keep me
in check?
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