A Willing Submission

 Christ taught of a godly righteousness that depended on an inner purity of heart and humility of spirit; a heart that is in a right relationship with God. But godly righteousness requires a correct and honest attitude towards oneself that we are sinners in need of a Savior, that we are incapable of pleasing God through our own attempts but need to be empowered by Him to live a life that is pleasing to the Father.
 It is important for those of us in the Church today who have trusted Christ for salvation, to recognize that it is not by works of self-righteousness that such godly standards can be achieved, but by A Willing Submission to the inner workings of the Holy Spirit Who by grace corrects us and conforms us into the image and likeness of Christ as we submit to His leading.
 This is only possible in the life of a believer, who by faith will walk in spirit, truth, and humility of heart, not having a righteousness of our own, which is derived from the Law, but that which is through faith in Christ; the righteousness which comes from God, on the basis of faith.
Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Our United Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your Word of truth and the lessons that it teaches all Your children. Help us to walk by faith in Christ and not to depend on our own human merits. Keep us from pride. Give us hearts that are humble in spirit and lead us in the path of godly righteousness and truth. In Jesus’ name we Pray, AMEN.