Prov 11:2 (NASB) Reading this verse is additionally powerful after reading Romans 2. The wisdom does not come through our knowledge or some superior standing. The wisdom comes through the humility of realizing that no work of the flesh brings about wisdom or purity – it is all bestowed to us as a result of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. When we begin to live with that mindset, oh how powerfully effective we will be!
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Proverbs like these speak much about the progress and success of a righteous man, and yet we do not view ourselves as righteous. We know we are saved sinners, but how can we be so proud as to say we are righteous?
We can be counted among the righteous not because of our own righteous behavior but because of the imputed righteousness of our Savior. As we read verses like Prov 11:5-10, our mindset needs to change and we need to acknowledge Christ’s righteousness in us. Then and only then can we truly begin to grow in righteousness and see the results outlined in Proverbs – the life we so greatly long to live!
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