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What does being righteous mean according to the Bible?

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Being righteous means being justified and declared holy before God through faith in Christ's work.

Biblically, righteousness is not a result of human effort but a state of being justified before God through faith in Jesus Christ. Romans 3:10 states that there is none righteous, yet through faith in Christ, believers are imputed with His righteousness. This means that through Christ's atoning sacrifice, those who trust in Him are declared righteous and stand before God without accusation. Righteousness also implies being in a right relationship with God, as articulated in Colossians 1:22, where believers are presented as holy and unblameable. Therefore, righteousness transforms the believer's standing and ensures their acceptance before a holy God, which is foundational to their salvation.
Scripture References: Romans 3:10, Colossians 1:22, 2 Corinthians 5:21

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