Are you practicing Righteousness?

Want to know if you have been born of Jesus? Look at what you will be practicing in life in the verse below:



1 John 2:29

29 If you know that He is righteous, you may be sure that everyone who practices righteousness has been born of Him.



The bible makes it clear here that when we are following Jesus we will be doing our best to live a life of righteousness. here is how the dictionary defines righteousness: morally right, justifiable, good, honest, fair. When used for God it means holiness or purity.



So as followers of Jesus we know we are made righteous only by the shed blood of Christ upon that rugged cross. We only become righteous through Him. One we receive Him then our lives should be lived in a righteous manner. Striving for righteousness every second of every day. If we fail, then we repent and strive again.



Notice the word practices, we practice to get better. To be more like Jesus everyday.



So are you growing in righteousness? According to the bible it shows you have been born of Jesus. If you are not then it is time to take a look at your walk with Jesus!!!



Tom