This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference … — Romans 3:22
Why do we sin?
There may be many reasons, but I think one reason is this: Deep inside, we are convinced that God is irrelevant. God doesn’t know about my desires. He doesn’t care about my hurts. He is too big and holy and religious to have any interest in where my heart is right now.
All of these thoughts are lies, of course. But they all create a vacuum inside. Because of these lies, there is a place in my heart where God is not. Where God is absent, idols abound.
Righteousness comes through faith in Christ. This is a foundational Christian tenant. But it is also an everyday practical reality. When we gain faith the believe in the real Jesus, the relevant Jesus, the Jesus who knows and cares about you right now – no matter what may be going on inside – then idols flee and righteousness is the only choice that makes any sense.
Be encouraged!
Dwight
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