The righteousness possessed by Christ is exclusively His own righteousness, and it is bestowed upon us. However, it is not inherently our own righteousness. This righteousness does not originate from our obedience, but rather it is the obedience of Christ that is attributed to us. If Christ's righteousness could add any virtue or approval to God on our behalf, then a comparison would be required to avoid mistakenly assuming that our obedience is equivalent to His comprehensive obedience to both the passive and active dimensions of the law.When contemplating the notion that God's righteousness empowers us to find favor in His eyes, it becomes imperative that we strive to please Him to the same extent that Christ pleased His Father. Nonetheless, attaining the same level of obedience as Christ is unattainable for us. Consequently, if our obedience is deemed acceptable to God by virtue of His righteousness, it serves to diminish the preeminence of His righteousness in relation to our own. Recognizing our innate propensity for immorality is crucial in attaining justification through faith, rather than solely depending on our personal compliance or adherence to legal principles. Our moral integrity is imputed to us given our intrinsic incapacity to attain a standard of virtuousness that would meet God's criteria. When God directs His gaze upon Christ, He perceives us as wholly righteous.
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