23 Pt. 3
He guides me in path’s of righteousness for His name’s sake.” Psalm 23: 3
No you did not miss a post. No I am not confused about the order of Psalm 23. I know that the next post should be about greener pastures. But we have to start at the beginning and I can honestly say that with Christianity “greener patures” are not the beginning. Before we ever get to the green space we have to be led in righteousness.
Now righteousness is a sticking place for most of us, because it’s not something we produce naturally as humans. Goodness is not a part of who we are. It goes against our fallen grain. Still, righteousness is a prerequisite for entrance into Heaven. God understands that if we are to get to the good place it is up to Him. The truth is He has staked His reputation on saving us and bringing us to righteousness. That’s comforting to me because I know He will not let His name be brought down. While there are areas of goodness I still struggle with this struggle is not forever because for the sake of His name He is going to lead me into righteousness!
So tell me what’s the best way to become more righteous?
Lillie-Put 
MORE righteous?
Can we become MORE righteous?
2 Corinthians 5:21 tells me God took my sins and gave me His righteousness. If I have the righteousness of Christ, how can I ever become more righteous?
Rethink.
In God’s eyes, I am already glorified – but in actual “now” living, I do not always show that I am glorified.
In God’s eyes, I am clothed with the righteousness of Christ, but in actual “now” living, His righteousness is not often visible in me.
So, yes, I DO need to become MORE righteous – not in my position in Christ, which cannot alter, but in my daily living and in my witness to others.
The best way to become more righteous? Be more Christlike – allow Him to not only live IN me, but live THROUGH me, in control of all I am and all I do.
I couldn’t agree more Angela. We are an “ALREADY NOT YET” people. God has already made us complete in Him and yet we need to manifest that walk in our daily living and that is the becoming more righteous in real time even while perfection is already set in eternity.