The Gift Of Righteousness

Romans 5:12-17

Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all people, because all sinned—To be sure, sin was in the world before the law was given, but sin is not charged against anyone’s account where there is no law. Nevertheless, death reigned from the time of Adam to the time of Moses, even over those who did not sin by breaking a command, as did Adam, who is a pattern of the one to come.

But the gift is not like the trespass. For if the many died by the trespass of the one man, how much more did God’s grace and the gift that came by the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, overflow to the many! Nor can the gift of God be compared with the result of one man’s sin: The judgment followed one sin and brought condemnation, but the gift followed many trespasses and brought justification. For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God’s abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ!

Man's quest for perfection has made no real progress. We are more advanced than our ancestors; it can be said that we know more about the natural processes of the world, and medical research has helped doctors and medical professionals give their patients better treatments toward the goal of optimum health. It has not however given us the ability to become like God.

What was the reason for adam and eve's rebellion in the garden of eden?

Genesis Chapter 3:1-7

Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden’?” The woman said to the serpent, “We may eat fruit from the trees in the garden, but God did say, ‘You must not eat fruit from the tree that is in the middle of the garden, and you must not touch it, or you will die.’”

“You will not certainly die,” the serpent said to the woman. “For God knows that when you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it.

Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves.

The first people in the world were seduced by a lying spirit, and were told that they could be just like The Most High, The Creator of the Universe; He created them in His own image to that He may fellowship with them, and express His love towards them. They were His children, and He wanted them with all His heart and soul, but they were not gods themselves. He wanted them to grow naturally at their own pace and come to realize the glory and majesty of their existence in the presence of the Lord.

The idea of becoming gods and existing outside the love and protection of the Lord was a temptation they could not resist; they were innocent but not perfect, because if they were fully mature and perfected beings, they would have seen through the devil's lies and rebuked him and chased him out of the garden. Their desire to rule over their own lives instead of following the Lord's plans for creation resulted in their ejection from paradise and put them on the road to sorrow, pain, and ultimately death.

The gift of righteousness is a precious gift given by God as a peace offering and a resolution to the problem of our rebellious, selfish hearts. We only become mature human beings when we realize that true peace and righteousness only comes when we worship Him; He is our God and our Father, we have been adopted into His family, and no one else can ever take us away from His hands. He will see to it that we are loved and provided for, and He will continue the process of the sanctification of our hearts and minds.

So, pursuing true perfection comes when we stop focusing on ourselves and begin to focus upon Him, Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who died on the cross for our sins and transgressions. He gave himself up for us, a man who never sinned and who is the Only and Begotten Son of God; and His sacrifice was precious in the eyes of our Father God. We are so valuable to Him, a race of people who have consistently rebelled against His truth and His standards since the day adam and eve were banished from paradise. What a marvelous and loving God! How can anyone deny that His love is the best and highest form of love ever known!

And one day, when Jesus Christ comes back to rule and reign on the earth, we will be transformed into beings full matured, living and thinking like Our Savior Jesus Christ, and immortal, no longer to suffer from disease, pain, or death - Now That Is PERFECTION!

How can you receive the gift of righteousness? Repent and confess that the Lord Jesus Christ is your Lord and Savior and be cleansed by His love and grace:

Prayer of Salvation

Lord,

I repent for trying to be master of my own life. I change my mind about who I want to be in charge of my life. I turn from my useless and unproductive thoughts that I am the center of my universe and choose to believe in the living God who created everything, including me (Acts 14:15). I have lived without a purpose but now I will live to hear and obey You, God (Jn. 5:19, 20,30).

I confess with my lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in my heart that God raised Him from the dead. I believe that God so loved the world He sent His only Son Jesus to shed His blood to wash away the barrier of sin (Jn. 3:16)

I receive You, Jesus as MY Lord and Savior (Jn. 1:11,12).

I welcome You, Holy Spirit, into my life to rescue and empower me and to restore me to intimacy with my heavenly Father (Acts 2:38).

If you just confessed this prayer, you are saved! I welcome you into the family my (brother/sister) I pray for peace, joy, and happiness in your life as you allow the Lord to love you and bless you and give you assurance of everlasting life with Him forever and ever......PRAISE GOD!

May the Lord keep you and Bless you this day....AMEN