Lent 2018 Devotional: Day Eight

“But now, apart from the law, the righteousness of God has been disclosed, and is attested by the law and the prophets, the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ* for all who believe.” —Romans 3:21-22a
*Alternately, through the faith of Jesus Christ.

“Righteousness” is a word that often carries a negative association today. When someone is self-righteous, they believe that their understanding is better than that of others in a superior way. But the righteousness referred to here has to do with being “made right” with God. Because of Jesus’ life, sacrifice on the cross, and resurrection, we have a new way to be right with God. We can trust in God, following the way that Jesus shows us. An older meaning of “conversion” is “to turn.” Conversion to Christianity means turning toward the way of God, through Jesus Christ. It is a continual process. But when we do the daily work of putting our hearts, eyes, minds, and actions to the way of Jesus, we can trust that our works will glorify God.

How are you converting to the way of Christ today?

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