Instruction in Righteousness.

God's Word has a ministry in us towards cultivating a lifestyle consistent with God's will. 2 Timothy 3:16, 'All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:' My emphasis is on the last part of the verse, 'Instruction in righteousness.' It's interesting to note that the verse doesn't read, 'Instruction FOR righteousness' but 'Instruction IN righteousness'. So, we don't obey the Word to become righteous. The word, 'IN' is very instructive. It's translated from a Greek word, 'En'. 'En' is a 'primary preposition that denotes a fixed position in a place, time or thing'. This is remarkable! This means we are instructed as those who are in a fixed position of Righteousness! This is wonderful! We are righteous! Now, through his Word, we are instructed in how to function as what we are. The number one instruction in righteousness is;  faith in Jesus imparts righteousness. Righteousness is independent of good works yet produces  them. When you understand that you are righteous in God, you'd experience the divine working of Christ within you producing good works -Philippians 1:11. We have been called to imitate God, not as observant disciples, not as obedient servants, but as well beloved Children -Ephesians 5:1. It's a mind blowing truth! We can because the one who begat us can! So, stop that talk of not being able to overcome that habit. The one who is your elder brother was without sin -Hebrews 4:15. If Jesus did so, you too can! Bless God for his Word on righteousness! #Enoikeo #Pleroma