Welcome to Every Thought Captive, I’m Phil Steiger.
Near the end of Jeremiah 33, God declares to his people that when the Messiah comes all his promises will be fulfilled. This Messiah will be a legitimate and righteous king ruling with justice. And after God’s work is done in his people, their city will now be named, “The Lord is our righteousness.”
This name change is significant. Up to this point Judah has been famous for its creativity in rebellion and copious ability to sin. But when God is through with them, they will be known for His character instead of theirs. The Lord is our righteousness. Something very similar happens in my life as I give it over to Christ. Before becoming a Christian, I was a slave to my flesh. But after Christ completes his work, I can be known for his character and not my own. As a follower of Christ, I am not after my own improvement or goodness, but the life of Christ. Christ is my righteousness.
This has been Every Thought Captive, a Christian worldview minute sponsored by Quail Lake Community Church. For more information please visit quaillake.org.
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