_Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD_
_Saturday, September 26th 2026_
*THE CONSCIOUSNESS OF YOUR RIGHTEOUSNESS*
_For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him_ *(2 Corinthians 5:21)*
In Romans 5:1, we read something absolutely profound that also parallels what we read in our theme scripture. It says, *“Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”* Being justified by faith means we’ve been declared righteous by faith. Therefore, you must affirm and live in the consciousness of that righteousness.
Every so often, declare, *“In the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, I am righteous with the righteousness of Christ.”* If you don’t do that, you may struggle endlessly, trying to attain by works what God already gave you as a gift. Many live this way without realizing it. On days when they think they’ve behaved well or done nothing wrong, they feel more confident that God will hear their prayers.
But that’s a dangerous mindset because it means basing your confidence or approval with God on personal performance rather than on the finished redemptive work of Christ. God never asked you to establish your own righteousness. The Bible says Jesus was made sin for us so that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him.
Some even think humility means constantly denouncing themselves before God, making statements such as, *“Lord, I’m nothing; we’re all so unworthy and unrighteous before you.”* But that’s not what God wants. He doesn’t delight in your self-denunciation, self-condemnation or self recrimination. One was already condemned and crucified for you, and His Name is Jesus; He took your place.
Acts 13:38-39 (NKJV) tells us, *“Therefore let it be known to you, brethren, that through this Man is preached to you the forgiveness of sins; and by Him everyone who believes is justified from all things from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses.”* What God wants is for you to believe in and live according to what Christ accomplished in your behalf. The Apostle Paul says, *“...if one died for all, then were all dead”* (2 Corinthians 5:14). He died that you might live.
Now, you live for Him, in glory and in righteousness, effortlessly pleasing Him. This is the Christian life: it’s not about struggling to impress God through human effort; it’s about responding to His love by walking in His Word. The more you affirm who you are in Christ, the more that reality dominates your life. Therefore, think and speak righteousness. Live in the consciousness of your justification and right-standing with God.
*PRAYER*
_Dear Father, thank you for making me the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus. I live in the consciousness of my right-standing with you and walk in the light of your Word today. My life is a manifestation of your grace, love, and righteousness, in Jesus’ Name. Amen._
*FURTHER STUDY:*
*Romans 5:17* For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.)
*Philippians 3:7-9* But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. *8* Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ, *9* And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:
*Romans 3:21-22* But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; *22* Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:
*Romans 10:1-4* Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. *2* For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. *3* For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. *4* For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.
*1 Year Bible Reading Plan :* Ephesians 3:1-21 & Isaiah 19-22
*2 Year Bible Reading Plan :* 2 Timothy 2:1-10 & Jeremiah 44
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