The Righteousness of God: Let's Talk About That!

Blog Date August 11th 2007

Hello to Everyone!

The other day when I was reading the bible I came across this scripture that I had not read in a while. Romans 10:3, “For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.”

There are many in the world today, claiming to be Christians, who are following man made rules and have not submitted themselves to the Commandments of God. Most take what they hear from a preacher on TV to be the gospel instead of reading the Bible for themselves. This is dangerous. I have known people who have opened up their checkbooks and written checks to ministers because they were told, on national TV, that their loved ones would be saved if they gave a certain amount. I am not sure how a minister could get on a nation wide broadcast, with a straight face anyway, and say if you give a pledge of $100.00 your loved ones will be saved. The only way your loved ones are going to be saved is if they accept Jesus as their personal Savior and Lord. Money has nothing to do with salvation. Don’t you believe for a second you can buy your loved one a place in Heaven. Real estate is not for sale up there.

And another thing, many preachers are teaching that you can live any way you want to live, with whomever you choose, and still go to Heaven. This isn’t true. You can’t shack up with your girlfriend or boyfriend and still go to Heaven. You can’t live in homosexual relationships and expect to be welcomed into Glory when you die. Read 1st Corinthians 6:9. It states clearly that the unrighteous shall not inherit the Kingdom of God. We must strive to be holy. We can’t live any way we want for there are rules and commandments we must follow. I will say this, God does understand if you’re struggling with something sinful and will make a way for your escape. 1st Corinthians 10:13. But, you must do your part. You must pray and ask God to forgive you of your sins and help you get out of the mess you’re in. If you ask for His help, He will grant it!!!

Are you trying to establish your own righteousness by doing what you want to do and justifying it? Are you searching for scriptures to justify your unhealthy relationships? You won’t find any!

Don’t be like many are today who are ignorant of the righteousness of God. Read the Word of God for yourself and do what He says is right and not what man says is right. God loves you and He wants to save your soul. Sure, if you’re living for God you’ll make mistakes. Many of us have! The only way back to God is to get on the road to His Righteousness! The Bible is the road map so read it daily! If you’re not using the Bible as your road map, then you’re not on the right road.

Have a nice weekend all!


Copyright 2007 Darlene Osborne