What does the Bible say about our righteousness before God?
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The Bible teaches that our righteousness is as filthy rags apart from Christ, who clothes us in righteousness.
In Isaiah 64:6, it states that all our righteousnesses are like filthy rags, emphasizing our utter inadequacy to achieve righteousness through our own efforts. This concept is reflected in the story of Joshua the high priest in Zechariah 3, where he stands before the Lord in filthy garments, representing our sinful nature. It is only through divine intervention that we can be clothed in righteousness. The Lord declared that Joshua's iniquity was removed, symbolizing how Christ bears our sins and cleanses us, allowing us to stand justified before God.
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