We are made fit for God's kingdom through the righteousness of Christ, which God imparts to us by faith.
The qualification for citizenship in God's kingdom is not based on our merit but on what Christ has accomplished. In Zechariah 3, Joshua represents the idea that even the highest religious leaders are unworthy on their own due to their sinfulness. God, however, removes Joshua's filthy garments and clothes him in righteousness, symbolizing how God acts to cleanse His people (Zechariah 3:4-5). We can have confidence in our standing before God because Christ has secured our redemption through His sacrifice, ensuring that those who trust in Him are counted as righteous (2 Corinthians 5:21). Therefore, our worthiness comes solely from Christ's obedience and perfect work.
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