The human condition of Righteousness:
Righteousness: the quality of being morally right or justifiable.
Since the beginning after the fall of human the tendency of human nature was morally corrupted, not in every case but majority.
Isaiah 64:6 NIV All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind our sins sweep us away.
but even before this, God tells the human heart and condition by saying this, "Genesis 6:5 NIV The LORD saw how great the wickedness of the human race had become on the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of the human heart was only evil all the time."
The Self-Righteous
So, as we can see only few through God's grace & mercy were faithful and was able to exercise Righteousness faithfully and Godly, many because of the fallen nature have turned to another form of righteousness, i.e, being Self Righteous.
The Law was necessary to be holy, but Law alone is not enough. Grace & Mercy of God is as much or even more important than following Law.
Because of Self-Righteousness this man comes to God and asks, "Luke 18:18 NIV
A certain ruler asked him, "Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?"
So, his intention here clearly states that he though being righteous is only about works, his intention about asking Jesus by saying "Good Teacher" he thinks by Good works alone he will be able to enter into eternal life, but Jesus responds by giving the answer, Mark 10:18 NIV "Why do you call me good?" Jesus answered. "No one is good--except God alone.
Only God alone can confirm if he accepts the faith and into eternal life, Jesus says, "Whether he wants to call him Good Teacher and not God or he has doubt about entering eternal life only by Good deeds", Jesus answers both. "keep the commandments"
but this man did not stop there: “All these things I have kept; what am I still lacking?”
So, in a way his question was not just "what shall I do", but indeed "why am I not yet inherited eternal life". This lack of sense comes when one strictly follows only the rules and laws, but Jesus then says, the real issue is not about following, but "the love of money". If you wish to be [a]complete, go andsell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.”
The Righteousness God expects
God knows the fallen nature of humans, but he has provided the solution even before we think of doing Good. Now, accepting the works of Christ on Cross, his words and doing according to his will is what God expects.
Romans 3:22 NIV
This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference between Jew and Gentile,
So, Righteousness is not merely of what things we do, but it is the intentions of why we do it. Faith matters.
Righteousness: the quality of being morally right or justifiable.
Since the beginning after the fall of human the tendency of human nature was morally corrupted, not in every case but majority.
Isaiah 64:6 NIV All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind our sins sweep us away.
but even before this, God tells the human heart and condition by saying this, "Genesis 6:5 NIV The LORD saw how great the wickedness of the human race had become on the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of the human heart was only evil all the time."
The Self-Righteous
So, as we can see only few through God's grace & mercy were faithful and was able to exercise Righteousness faithfully and Godly, many because of the fallen nature have turned to another form of righteousness, i.e, being Self Righteous.
The Law was necessary to be holy, but Law alone is not enough. Grace & Mercy of God is as much or even more important than following Law.
Because of Self-Righteousness this man comes to God and asks, "Luke 18:18 NIV
A certain ruler asked him, "Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?"
So, his intention here clearly states that he though being righteous is only about works, his intention about asking Jesus by saying "Good Teacher" he thinks by Good works alone he will be able to enter into eternal life, but Jesus responds by giving the answer, Mark 10:18 NIV "Why do you call me good?" Jesus answered. "No one is good--except God alone.
Only God alone can confirm if he accepts the faith and into eternal life, Jesus says, "Whether he wants to call him Good Teacher and not God or he has doubt about entering eternal life only by Good deeds", Jesus answers both. "keep the commandments"
but this man did not stop there: “All these things I have kept; what am I still lacking?”
So, in a way his question was not just "what shall I do", but indeed "why am I not yet inherited eternal life". This lack of sense comes when one strictly follows only the rules and laws, but Jesus then says, the real issue is not about following, but "the love of money". If you wish to be [a]complete, go andsell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.”
The Righteousness God expects
God knows the fallen nature of humans, but he has provided the solution even before we think of doing Good. Now, accepting the works of Christ on Cross, his words and doing according to his will is what God expects.
Romans 3:22 NIV
This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference between Jew and Gentile,
So, Righteousness is not merely of what things we do, but it is the intentions of why we do it. Faith matters.
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