The root of Self-Righteousness is based on the ignorance of our true identity and sovereignty given to us at birth. Adam believed the first lie trying to establish a fictitious identity by performance, and so he lost connection with his true identity that was given him when God made him. We are now spiritually born in Christ, where right standing with God. In Him we have received the creation of a New Identity, all as a gift.
In Him we discover our sovereignty restored.
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