#Righteousness through Faith

[dkcdude]

Unworthiness Covered Up: How Jesus Makes Us Worthy

Introduction It’s one thing to feel loved when we’re at our best—when we’re kind, selfless, and walking closely with God. But what about the times when we’re not? When we’re consumed by sin, burdened by failure, or lost in our brokenness? If we’re honest, many of us have struggled with feeling unworthy of God’s love. When we start to grasp His holiness, His power, and His majesty, we might…

[lizmitches]

‘suddenly every love song was about you’ but barbara-fied to be ‘suddenly every bible verse was about you’ shshdhhsdhk

[iyiadebizz]

Living a Righteous Life: A Path to Spiritual Salvation

Throughout human history, the pursuit of righteousness has been central to spiritual traditions worldwide. This sacred journey connects our daily actions with our eternal destiny. Whether you follow Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, or Hinduism, living righteously serves as a cornerstone of spiritual fulfillment and salvation. But what does righteousness truly mean in our complex modern world? How…

[a-godman]

We are Freely Justified by God through Faith in Christ and based on His Redemption

Justification is God’s action in approving us according to His standard of righteousness; our righteousness as believers in Christ is not a condition we possess in ourselves but a person to whom we are joined – Christ is our rightoeusness, and we are justified by God in Christ, for we’re joined to this living One! Hallelujah! This week in our morning revival, our topic is, The Result of Our…

[pastorhogg]

Today’s Spiritual Disciplines

Heavenly Father, as we begin this day, we ask for Your blessing upon our time in the Word and our pursuit of You. May these reflections, prayers, and meditations draw us nearer to Your heart, sharpen our understanding, and deepen our obedience. Guide our steps in wisdom and fill our day with Your presence. Here is today’s journey of spiritual discipline: 1. As the Day Begins: The Law and the…

[trberman]

A Royal Priesthood: Understanding Our Sacred Calling as Bridge Builders for the Kingdom of God

Part One | Introductory Lesson: “Teach One Another the Doctrine of the Kingdom” D&C 88:77 NOTE TO READER: This is an update and adaptation of the 1975-76 Melchizedek Priesthood personal Study guide published by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints. This is part of a series of content created to explore the doctrinal, teachings, and themes from these timeless lessons for modern readers…

[justsaying-jesus-bless]

Lord, Please Make Me Over – Weekly Devotional

The post reflects a personal journey of spiritual growth and reconciliation with God, emphasizing themes from scripture such as new beginnings, living for Christ, and the importance of pursuing righteousness. The author shares struggles with sin, worldly pursuits, and the transformative power of God’s love, ultimately seeking divine renewal and guidance.

2 Corinthians 5:14 – 21 14 For the love of Christ compels us, because we judge thus: that if One died for all, then all died; 15 and He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again. 16 Therefore, from now on, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet now we know…

[pastordin]

Awaiting Righteousness Through Faith

Awaiting Righteousness Through Faith – Aamir and Carissa Din Home | Devotions | Contact Awaiting Righteousness Through Faith “For through the Spirit we eagerly await by faith the righteousness for which we hope.” — Galatians 5:5 (NIV) Devotional Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we turn our hearts to…

[yeslordmyking]

Nehemiah 12:30 — Today's Verse for Monday, December 30, 2024

[mindfulldsliving]

Practical Steps to Righteous Living and Recovery

From a biblical perspective, righteousness reflects living according to God's will. It requires ongoing self-assessment and aligning our actions with scripture. True righteousness is grounded in humility, while self-righteousness fosters judgment ...

Embracing Righteous Living: A Journey to Recovery and Faith Righteous living serves as a guide to regain balance and peace during life’s chaotic moments. It combines faith and recovery, empowering individuals to confront struggles like addiction or crises of faith. This journey is not merely about rules; it embodies values that draw us closer to our higher selves and God. Through faith, we find…

[adultbiblestudy]

5 May 2024 (Justified by Faith) Romans 3: 21-30

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A Freedom Unto Bondage

Romans 1:17 For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.” A Freedom unto Bondage                When we watch programs on TV, movies, or other public forums there is an open assault and insult taking place in so much of the message we hear against the truth and…

[justjudethoughts]

The hardest part about recovering from Religious OCD is that you are eventually going to have to make the most terrifying leap of faith in the world: to admit that you have done all you can, and trust that God is going to take care of the rest.

For someone who has never experienced OCD, that probably doesn't sound scary at all. But believe me, when you seriously believe that your immortal soul is on the line, that kinda of trust take every last thing you have.

To trust that He wants you in heaven more than you want to be in heaven. To trust that He knows how much you love Him, even when you think that you aren't positive that you love Him. To trust that jumping through hoops isn't what gets you to heaven—His arms are.

For a Catholic, that probably looks like trusting your loved ones when they tell you that you don't need to go to confession. "Okay, but what if I did that time, and it happens to be the ONE time I wasn't obsessing?" 1) the likelihood of that happening is slim to none BUT 2) if it did, do you really think a God Who is love and mercy itself would hold that against you? Don't you know that He knows how confused and scared you are? Don't you know that He knows that you are trusting your loved ones because your brain can't be trusted? Don't you know that He knows that you love Him so much you want to never, ever, ever hurt Him, and you are just trying to be healthy? That is the leap of faith you have to make.

For an Evangelical, it likely looks like doing your best to dismiss questions about whether or not you are saved. You did what you knew to do. You repented, you were baptized, you love God and you are continuing to seek Him out. "But what if I didn't repent right?" --- If you weren't repentant, you wouldn't be worried about it. You love Jesus with everything in you. I know you do. Because if you didn't, you wouldn't be sobbing over the sinner's prayer, trying to say it "correctly." Jesus knows. Jesus knows Your heart, and He came to earth for you, and the misfiring neurons in your brain are not going to be what determines your eternal salvation. He wants you. And you want Him. And that's enough. That's your leap of faith.

And some point, you have to throw your hands in the air and say "Jesus, I did everything I can. I'm scared, and I'm confused, and I don't understand anything, and I don't know what to do anymore. So will you figure it out for me?" And rest in that. Because He will figure it out for you. You don't need to be solving all those mental puzzles. He knows the answers.

He is not mad at you for being confused. He is not upset with you for being scared. He is not angry that you don't have all the answers. Righteousness is not necessarily determined by clarity. He is not impatient with you for being a little lost. He does not begrudge you for your illness.

That is the scariest leap of faith you will ever take. But brothers and sisters, there is freedom on the other side. There is joy on the other side. And Christ will catch you when you jump.

[orange-sora]

I still think I was onto smth when I compared Xie Lian to a neurodivergent child esp from justice sensitivity pov. There's just smth about him believing in what he's told by his elders, trusting in the power of doing the right thing and being kind, and pursuing it wholeheartedly. Only to become an adult and learn about reality with its lies and the general mentality of: “Obv it doesn't work that way. How naive and gullible are you to believe that? Lol." Followed by this realisation that everyone except him just knows how to live with this “it is what it is” belief and take advantage of the “system”. People are at ease with worldliness meanwhile he's struggling with morality and righteousness. His faith had to crumble into deep cluelessness and then rebuilt through years of consistent effort.

Good thing he found San Lang who knew that the world was rotten and supported Xie Lian when he felt stuck on how to deal with life and the inherent injustice of fate. They're perfect for each other as they restore each other's faith and give each other confidence. <3

[limerlove]

NSFW EIGHTEEN+

all i seem to think about lately is religious!abby who grew up in a church all her life, always been told she needs to be with a man, marry one, build a life with one — owen in particular is who she’s been told to have. the arranged marriage she was basically grown into. 

in her early twenties, yet has she had the opportunity to be with another. a promise to her father, with the cross-necklace laying on her chest, she’s dedicated to being celibate until marriage. a pact practically bound by the blood of virgin mary, she believes in the sacred bond she has through faith with her god and savior, jesus christ. funnily enough, it’s the words she utters as you corner her in the bathroom. well…not so much as cornered, not with those curious blue eyes begging for something, anything to unburden her from the life abby feels trapped in. even if she knows it goes against everything she’s been taught, she doesn’t stop you from snaking your hand up her sunshine sunday dress, bright blue as it bring out her eyes, never leaving your actions. at first, your fingers only running along her folds, teasing the era until she’s dripping for you. there isn’t a doubt in your mind she’s never felt anything like this. 

the gold cross pendant a pawn in her mouth as if the only purpose it’s ever served is to be a prop until the cadence revealed itself. the truth of religion can be found on the tips of your fingers, the delicate touches on abby’s clit. abby lets her mind wander into the altar, the communion she takes, you’ll be the sin she begs for forgiveness next. seeping into her body like the blood pumping through her veins, the lone reason for her existence was for you. no god could compare to this, the trembling of her thighs, the moans she whispered in hopes not even her savior from above could hear her. 

is god really the way, the truth, and the light if she sees heaven through your eyes? 

“this is what you wanted isn’t it? someone to save you from the chains you call religion? let me set you free.” without a second more wasted, your tongue laps at her pussy, enjoying the way she can barely hold herself up. letting you claim something now has had the privilege of venturing. she would be shunned, ostracized from society if anyone knew the truth. 

truthfully, it’s an easy task. the angelic blonde so deprived of another’s touch she slithers in the hands of a snake, tasting the forbidden fruit for the first time. it’s quick, overwhelming when she comes undone, spilling her sweet nectar into your lips, hips moving uncontrollably as she fucks your face. knuckles bearing the color of winter snow, clutching onto her dress that rests at her toned abdomen as you swallow every last drop. 

stepping away from her, you grab a washcloth, running it under warm water, abby unable to move. impending doom washes over her guilty, and now sinful, heart. this never should have happened, the voice in her head repeats, the path of self righteousness was supposed to be hers but now she finds herself acquainted with the sinner and the snake, straying from the life of a discipline and discipleship. 

“hold your pretty dress for me. can’t get it wet, can we?” abby lifts her dress, clutching it as the warm wash rag gently cleans her, she feels your fingers dip inside her slightly, thorough as you clean up her cum. 

“i should get back out there.” abby shyly whispers. “my dad will be looking for me…and owen.” 

“right.” you toss the used rag on the countertop, “just one more thing.” 

with a passion laced in your tongue, you steal her breath away, lips locking either her pinky, pouting ones. abby can only assume the salty but even sweeter taste is her. whimpering as you squeeze her small tits through the pale blue dress, abby can’t help but grind against your legs between her legs, aching for something more. this time, you deny her of what she so desperately needs. 

“come and find me when you’re ready for a real fuck, princess.”

[alekascellar]

i probably won't be able to succinctly connect all the points and i'm sure it's been said before but there is just So Much biblical allegory in adam and ronan's relationship like. the way that ronan (though believing in his own god) Is a sort of god and cabeswaren is simultaneously the nothing he came from and the eden he creates. tangentially the whole parallel of genesis with the lynch brothers losing their father and their eventual becoming a family again (on the seventh day the lynch brothers discovered they were friends once more). adam being the first man, adam being his first kiss. adam always described as coming from dust, like he was the first of his kind. the way that adam never knew who he was until he found himself tangled up with cabeswaren and ronan, like coming into your own when you find the faith that works for you. adam's hands being cabeswaren's hands, which are also ronan's hands because they're cabeswaren's, this sort of father-son-holy spirit everything is everything and still they're all independent of one another. and even just the way that ronan, this god of creation, is obsessed with adam's hands, this common symbol for creation itself. the pivotal moment of adam losing the use of his left ear, which coincides with the instant he starts seeing ronan as someone who deeply cares for him (left commonly meaning temptation, right referring to righteousness). there is probably so much more i could add but i'm only a third through bllb on this reread and i have the whole dreamer trilogy to sort through god Help Me