Why should we forsake our own righteousness?

The call to forsake our own righteousness is a central theme throughout the Bible, as human efforts to achieve righteousness are ultimately flawed and insufficient. In Philippians 3:8-9, Paul expresses his own journey of relinquishing personal righteousness for the righteousness that comes through faith in Christ. This reflects the idea that no matter how commendable our actions may appear, they cannot satisfy God’s perfect standards. By denying ourselves the illusion of self-righteousness, we are led to a profound reliance on Christ alone for salvation, recognizing our innate inability to attain righteousness apart from Him. This allows us to experience true grace, leading to an abiding relationship with God.