We Were Born Righteous And Holy

Thursday, 19 June 2025

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And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness (Ephesians 4:24).

For far too long, many in the church had the wrong idea about the doctrine of holiness and righteousness. They believe no one is holy or can live holy, whereas everything we are, according to the Bible, is holiness. Being born again, we were created in righteousness and true holiness. Thats what we read in our opening verse. Youre holy and youre righteous.

The doctrine of holiness in the Bible from the Old Testament to the New Testament has nothing to do with what you do; rather, it all has to do with who you are and where you are. Only a holy man can live holy; you cant practice holiness to become holy; if you could, then youd never have needed Jesus.

Its the same with righteousness. Youd have to first be righteous to live a righteous life. Thats why at the New Birth, God imparts His nature of righteousness into a mans spirit. Righteousness is a nature, and right-living is the result of that nature. A dog barks because its a dog. Likewise, a sinner cannot live a righteous life, because hes a sinner; thats his nature.

To live a righteous life youd have to be made the righteousness of God, and that happened when you were born again. 2 Corinthians 5:21 says, 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. Therefore, righteousness is not something you attain. People struggle to become righteous because they lack the accurate knowledge of Gods Word.

Righteousness, according to Romans 5:17, is the gift of God; its a naturethat nature or life of God that gives you, and produces in you, the ability to do right. Hallelujah! Until you understand this, youll struggle in your Christian walk. Its part of the reason we say Christianity is not a religion. In the religions of the world, they try to be holy; and struggle to be righteous. But in Christianity, righteousness and holiness are our inherent nature. We were born righteous and holy, to live holy and righteous. Blessed be God!

Prayer

Dear Father, righteousness and holiness are my inherent nature, producing in me the ability to do right and live in alignment with your perfect will. I walk in the consciousness of my righteousness; I reign and rule over Satan, demons, and circumstances with the authority of your righteousness in me. Thank you, Father, for this glorious life, in Jesus Name, Amen.

Further Study:
Romans 5:17
Ephesians 1:4
Hebrews 3:1

(This article was culled from:
Rhapsody of Realities (English)
Authored By:
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DD.
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