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Tag: Righteousness
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The Lying Fig Tree
God, by His grace has delivered us from the grip of sin. It would be a shame if we returned to our selfishness like the Pharisees and became nothing more than a lying fig tree.
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Exceeding Righteousness
Our own righteousness is no better than that of the Scribes and Pharisees. We need something much greater to justify us before a Holy God.
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The Purpose of Good Works
We do not have to slavishly seek to please God by our will or works. We can, with great liberty, live our live in thankful righteousness.
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Fellow child of the King, if we do not give God the glory, who will?
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Persecution
I discovered the reason I wasn’t being persecuted was because I wasn’t acting righteous enough!
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Hunger
Whether you are actually hungry or you hunger and thirst after righteousness, the feeling is the same — empty.
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You Are Blessed!
Poor, weak, and worthless though I am, I have a rich Almighty Friend! Jesus, the Savior is His name. He freely loves and without end.
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Mercy, Not Sacrifice
The life of Jesus Christ is the standard of holiness. When we compare, or rather contrast, our life to that of Jesus we will see we fall very short and that we too need…Mercy.
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The Dedication
Luke turns our focus from the law to Christ. The law points to the righteousness of God, so it is important. However, Jesus is the fulfillment of that law for us.