Gordon Mcconnell Poet Rhyme

Becoming Righteous Brings Righteousness

Becoming righteous is a high ask
who indeed can claim this real prize
for God declares all as sinners
so need God to give you rise

Being able to achieve righteous deeds
won't bring a righteousness divine
for deeds can't make you such
only God can show you His sign

God is the author of true righteousness
for He is righteous perfectly true
always has been past and forever
brings Christ's imputed righteousness upon you

The good Lord now sees us as Christ
with His righteousness upon our frame
so God accepts us as His holy ones
now Satan can't cast us with any blame

Now we can do righteous deeds
seeing we are righteous altogether
such a blessing and privilege to have
God has endowed it upon us forever

(Quote:
" We do not become righteous by doing righteous deeds but, having been made righteous, we do righteous deeds".)
- Martin Luther ( 1483-1546)

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Evelyn Judy Buehler April 6, 2022 at 7:37 PM I loved reading your beautiful poem and quote, Gordon. How blessed we are, and what a privilege to serve God! This is in my faves. :) Gordon Mcconnell April 7, 2022 at 3:27 AM Thanks Evelyn, Glad you loved this piece and found it a beautiful piece, indeed it's our privilege to serve God. Blessings always,Gordon

Judy Ball April 5, 2022 at 3:50 PM Excellent my friend. I totally agree. Love this and another fave for me. God Bless, JB Gordon Mcconnell April 6, 2022 at 4:10 AM Thanks Judy, Glad you enjoyed this one considering it to be a excellent piece, thanks for making this a fave. Thanks for your SM , I'll reply later in The week. Have a blessed week, Gordon