What does the Bible say about measuring up to God?

In Revelation 11, the concept of measuring up is introduced through the measuring of the temple, the altar, and those who worship therein. In historic Reformed theology, believers are understood to measure up through the imputed righteousness of Christ. Just as the angel instructs John to measure the temple and its altar, God measures His people not by their works but by the righteousness of Christ that is credited to them. This truth underscores the doctrine of forensic justification where God declares the sinner righteous based on faith in Christ, who fulfills all righteousness on their behalf.