If we are born again, we are righteous. It doesn't matter that we make mistakes ~ as a matter of fact, God knows that we will make mistakes.
2 Corinthians 5.21 tells us, "He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him". Now follow me here, There is a big difference between "right" behavior and righteousness. Righteousness describes our condition before God. Its not based on our performance or
our behavior. And its the only way that we are "right" before God and not because we do or don't behave a certain way. Its the blood that Jesus shed and His death on the cross that makes us righteous!
Because of our love for God, we should always try to do the right thing, I think God smiles at that, but don't for one little minute think that your righteousness is based on your deeds. Its Gods goodness , not yours!
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