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Why is teaching righteousness important for Christians?

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Teaching righteousness directs individuals to Christ as the sole source of salvation and not to their self-efforts.

Teaching righteousness is essential as it centers the believer's faith on Christ, emphasizing that salvation cannot be achieved through human effort or lowered standards of law. In Matthew 5:19, Jesus indicates that those who teach even the least of His commandments incorrectly will be deemed 'least' in the kingdom of heaven. Rather than focusing on lowering God’s standards, believers are encouraged to teach that Christ is the fulfillment of the law and the embodiment of righteousness. This encourages reliance on Christ, not self, and ensures that the true gospel message—salvation by grace through faith in Christ—is proclaimed effectively.
Scripture References: Matthew 5:19

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