Why is knowing Christ our righteousness important?

The importance of recognizing Christ as our righteousness cannot be overstated in the life of a Christian. His righteousness becomes our standing before God, ensuring that we are accepted despite our innate sinfulness. Paul emphasizes in this sermon that to awake to righteousness is to recognize that our justification is rooted in Christ alone. This knowledge protects believers from the despair that arises from trying to achieve righteousness through personal works and fosters a dependence on Christ's finished work. Furthermore, it fuels gratitude and motivates a Christian's life of holiness, knowing that their identity and hope are securely founded in Christ's sacrificial love and righteousness.