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Righteousness is right standing with God. It requires perfect obedience to Gods commands. It is often used synonymously with holiness since holy character results in a righteous position (Acts 3:14).

Since no one can perfectly keep the commandments, it is impossible to be made righteous by the law (Romans 3:10,20). Only Jesus can be called righteous (1 John 2:1) because he lived perfectly for us under the law (Galatians 4:4). He gives us his perfect record (2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 5:17) through faith (Romans 3:22).

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Jeremiah vents his full frustration to God. He would rather not live than face what he faces. Notice that he also keys in on shame, an emotion many with depression struggle with. I wonder if the thought tempted him that if he were a better prophet, perhaps some of the people would listen. Do you ever struggle with that thought? If you would just try harder, everything would go better?

It doesn’t work that way, though. And if you have any doubt that Jeremiah experienced depression, go read Lamentations. These are the words of a devastated man, bitter words from a bitter heart.

Faithfulness does not mean a person can escape depression. Working hard will not keep the gloom away. Sometimes a depressed person can feel that their emotional state is their own fault. That if they worked harder, more faithfully, trusted more, and just let go and let God, perhaps they could escape the pit their hearts have dug for them.

Don’t fall for that variation of the theology of glory. The theology of glory says that if you believe hard enough, life will be easy. It is a lie. Jesus said, “In this world you will have trouble. Take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33).

You may be faithful in some things. You may work hard at others. And yet you may still experience depression. The world is broken, and your body may be broken in a way that causes you to have depression. Take heart! Jeremiah wasn’t saved because of his faithfulness. He wasn’t saved by clinging to an undying optimism or a practical, even-headedness. He was saved because of God’s faithfulness to him and to all the promises he made.

You aren’t loved because you control your depression. You aren’t accepted because you work hard at serving others. You are saved because God is faithful to you. He is faithful to all the promises he has made to you. Even on your darkest day, God is faithful to you. You are loved. You are forgiven. You belong to him.
Dont take our word for it - look to Gods Word!

Study more about repentance in these key references in Scripture:
2 Corinthians 7:10
Psalm 51:12
Romans 2:4
Acts 5:31
Acts 11:18
2 Corinthians 5:14,15
Galatians 2:20

#beyeperfect #byp #matthew548 #jesusisenough #gospel #devotions #godsword #godislove #godlovesyou #jesuslovesyou #perfection #salvation #jesussaves #forgiveness #forgiven #iamforgiven #worthyenough #amiworthy #whatdoesthebiblesay #faithinjesus #savingfaith #godisgood #godsword

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Righteousness is right standing with God. It requires perfect obedience to Gods commands. It is often used synonymously with holiness since holy character results in a righteous position (Acts 3:14).

Since no one can perfectly keep the commandments, it is impossible to be made righteous by the law (Romans 3:10,20). Only Jesus can be called righteous (1 John 2:1) because he lived perfectly for us under the law (Galatians 4:4). He gives us his perfect record (2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 5:17) through faith (Romans 3:22).

#beyeperfect #byp #matthew548 #jesusisenough #gospel #devotions #godsword #godislove #godlovesyou #jesuslovesyou #perfection #salvation #jesussaves #forgiveness #forgiven #iamforgiven #worthyenough #amiworthy #whatdoesthebiblesay #faithinjesus #savingfaith #godisgood #godsword
Jeremiah vents his full frustration to God. He would rather not live than face what he faces. Notice that he also keys in on shame, an emotion many with depression struggle with. I wonder if the thought tempted him that if he were a better prophet, perhaps some of the people would listen. Do you ever struggle with that thought? If you would just try harder, everything would go better?

It doesn’t work that way, though. And if you have any doubt that Jeremiah experienced depression, go read Lamentations. These are the words of a devastated man, bitter words from a bitter heart.

Faithfulness does not mean a person can escape depression. Working hard will not keep the gloom away. Sometimes a depressed person can feel that their emotional state is their own fault. That if they worked harder, more faithfully, trusted more, and just let go and let God, perhaps they could escape the pit their hearts have dug for them.

Don’t fall for that variation of the theology of glory. The theology of glory says that if you believe hard enough, life will be easy. It is a lie. Jesus said, “In this world you will have trouble. Take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33).

You may be faithful in some things. You may work hard at others. And yet you may still experience depression. The world is broken, and your body may be broken in a way that causes you to have depression. Take heart! Jeremiah wasn’t saved because of his faithfulness. He wasn’t saved by clinging to an undying optimism or a practical, even-headedness. He was saved because of God’s faithfulness to him and to all the promises he made.

You aren’t loved because you control your depression. You aren’t accepted because you work hard at serving others. You are saved because God is faithful to you. He is faithful to all the promises he has made to you. Even on your darkest day, God is faithful to you. You are loved. You are forgiven. You belong to him.
Dont take our word for it - look to Gods Word!

Study more about repentance in these key references in Scripture:
2 Corinthians 7:10
Psalm 51:12
Romans 2:4
Acts 5:31
Acts 11:18
2 Corinthians 5:14,15
Galatians 2:20

#beyeperfect #byp #matthew548 #jesusisenough #gospel #devotions #godsword #godislove #godlovesyou #jesuslovesyou #perfection #salvation #jesussaves #forgiveness #forgiven #iamforgiven #worthyenough #amiworthy #whatdoesthebiblesay #faithinjesus #savingfaith #godisgood #godsword
“Follow your heart.”That’s the motto for a lot of people’s lives here on earth. It sounds good, right? Follow your heart! And then God has to drop this bombshell on us: “The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?”(Jeremiah 17:9). Those are hard words to hear. What do you think? Is that true? If you were to really follow your heart–to live for every sinful desire that your heart produces–where would you end up? Should you really follow your heart? No!

Don’t follow your heart. Follow Jesus! Just a few verses later, Jeremiah prays: “Heal me, O LORD, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise” (Jeremiah 17:14). God understands our hearts, and that’s exactly why he sent our Savior Jesus. God sent Jesus to save you. He sent Jesus to love you. He sent Jesus to guide you. For every time your heart has led you astray, Jesus has forgiven you. Don’t follow your heart today. Follow your Savior!
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