Romans 10:3 “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.”
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The children of Israel are not the only people who have ever attempted to establish their own standard of righteousness.
This seems to be a common human dilemma. Men, in our sin, desire a god made in our own image.
When we have convinced ourselves that our standard is sufficient to save us, the last thing we want to hear is God’s word. It reveals our ignorance (and sinfulness) and points us to a source of redemption outside ourselves.
The free gift of salvation through the Lord Jesus Christ does not appeal to selfish, human desire.
It is the word of God, through the power of the Holy Spirit that teaches us to submit ourselves to God through faith in Christ.
If we are attempting to establish a standard of righteousness, on our own, that is sufficient to keep us from hell and bring us to God, our efforts are doomed.
On the other hand, humble and sincere belief in Jesus Christ brings true hope.
Salvation is a story of submission, not human effort.
Romans 10:3 “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.”