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How should believers view their own righteousness?

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Believers are to view their own righteousness as filthy rags, relying solely on Christ's righteousness.

In Philippians 3:9, Paul expresses that he desires to be found in Christ, not having his own righteousness derived from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ. This perspective is echoed throughout Scripture, emphasizing that our righteousness is inadequate and cannot bring us favor with God. When believers grasp their unworthiness and the futility of their righteousness, they come to rely fully on the righteousness of Christ credited to them by faith, allowing them to rest in the completed work of Jesus for their justification.
Scripture References: Philippians 3:9, Isaiah 64:6

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