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  THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF THE LAW
  by A.B. Simpson
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the availability of divine righteousness
that transforms us to be like Christ, fulfilling the law in us, not by
our efforts.

Topics: "Transformation in Christ", "Divine Righteousness"
Scripture References: Matthew 5:48, Romans 8:4, Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 2:10, Philippians 2:13, Colossians 3:3-4, 2 Peter 1:4, 1 John 3:9

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DESCRIPTION
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A.B. Simpson emphasizes that while no one is perfect, it is essential to
strive for righteousness through Christ, who offers a divine
righteousness that transforms our very being. He explains that this
righteousness is not just about forgiveness but involves a deep union
with Christ, aligning our thoughts, feelings, and desires with His.
Simpson encourages believers to open their hearts to receive this
transformative power, which enables them to fulfill the righteousness of
the law not by their own efforts but through Christ living in them.

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CONTENT
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Do you know the mistake you may be making? You may be saying: "It is not
possible for me to be good; no one ever was perfect, and it is no use
for me to try." I agree with the first sentence, "No one ever was
perfect." But I cannot agree with the second, "There is no use in
trying." There is a divine righteousness available to you. I don't mean
merely that which pardons your sins-I believe that, too, but I mean far
more. I mean the righteousness that comes into your soul and unites
itself with the fibers of your being.

I mean Christ-your life, your purity-who makes you feel as He feels,
think as He thinks, love as He loves, hate as He hates, and [partake] of
the divine nature.

That is God's righteousness-that the righteousness of the law might be
fulfilled in us, not by us but in us. it is not our hands and feet
merely, but our very instincts, our very desires, our very natures
springing up in harmony with His own. Have you received Him? He will
come and fulfill all right things in you if today you will open your
heart.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/ab-simpson/the-righteousness-of-the-law/
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