THE LORD IS RIGHTEOUS

 THE LORD IS RIGHTEOUS

Ps. 11:7 For the LORD is righteous, and he loves justice. Those who do what is right will see his face. NLT

How upright are you? It is those who do what is right before God who will see His face. We cannot live in sin and expect God to accept it. We will not be allowed in His presence if we fail to live submissively and obediently to His Word. It just won’t happen. It then becomes an important issue to address. Can you honestly say that you are living by God’s rules and standards to the best of your ability? When was the last time you took a serious look at what God says and looked at yourself in light of it? God’s Word is our measuring stick, not what we or someone else thinks.

The Lord is righteous, meaning He always does what is right. He is incapable of not doing what is right. Holiness is His character and He commands us to strive to be the same. Those who are one with the Lord in heart will live in holiness and see His face.

The Lord loves justice. He will not play favorites with anyone. Everyone will be judged for the righteousness and holiness of their heart. God always levels the playing field. And, only Jesus can do that. He alone is our righteousness and holiness from God. He alone will make all things right with God.

So, take a look in the mirror. Can you honestly say that you are doing your best to live in the righteousness of Christ, or are you trying to be righteous on your own? Or, does being righteous even concern you? Only the righteous in heart will see God and only Christ can make you righteous. Only the righteousness of Christ can shield you from the wrath of God on Judgment Day.