Job 22:3
Is it any Pleasure to the Almighty , that thou art Righteous ? or is it gain to him,
that thou makest thy ways Perfect ?
The answer to both these questions is No.
This is hard for Religious people to understand. We all tend to think that our Good deeds are somehow gratifying to God . The reality is that:
- our Righteousness is as filthy rags
- it is Christ in us the Hope of Glory .
- it is God who gives the Will and the Power to do things pleasing to Him
- we are Saved by His Grace - unmerited favor
This is liberating and it is powerful. We all get frustraed by our failures. The Truth is that we are His workmanship.
Revel in Him! Praise Him! Rest in Him!