The Bible teaches that true improvement is not achievable through our efforts but is a gift received in Christ.
Getting better, in the biblical sense, refers to spiritual improvement, but it is essential to understand that true improvement cannot be achieved through our personal efforts or works. Romans 10 highlights this as Paul emphasizes that righteousness is received by faith, not earned through adherence to the law. God's requirement for salvation is perfection, which we cannot attain on our own (Leviticus 22:21, Romans 7:18). Therefore, pursuing self-improvement for God's approval is misguided; we must recognize that our righteousness comes solely through Christ and His finished work. Instead of striving for improvement, we should understand our position in Christ as perfectly righteous, which grants us acceptance before God.
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