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What is the necessity of having Christ's righteousness?

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Christ's righteousness is essential for salvation, as no one can be justified before God without it.

In Matthew 5:20, Jesus emphasizes, 'Except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.' This statement underscores the fact that human righteousness is inadequate to satisfy divine justice. Believers must rely on the perfect righteousness of Christ, which is imputed to them through faith. It is only through being clothed in Christ's righteousness that they can stand justified before God. This righteousness is not achieved through personal merit but is a gift, received by grace, enabling believers to fulfill the law's demands and live in accordance with God's will.
Scripture References: Matthew 5:20, Isaiah 64:6, 2 Corinthians 5:21

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