What Does Righteousness Really Look Like?

Also known as: Why Following Jesus Feels So Hard (And What Changes Everything) | The Rich Young Ruler's Question That Still Haunts Us Today | Stop Trying to Be Good Enough - Start Following Him
Date:2/1/2026Book:Luke
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Introduction

The rich young ruler asked Jesus a question that still echoes today: "Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" Many sincere believers struggle with the same issue - we love Jesus and want to serve Him, but find righteous living difficult.

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Jesus didn't give this man a checklist - He gave him a mirror. The Word of God shows us both who we really are and who we can become in Christ.

I. Righteousness Is Not Performance

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A. External vs Internal Righteousness

  • The Pharisees looked righteous around people
  • But their hearts were far from God
  • True righteousness flows from a surrendered heart, not managed behavior

B. We Try to Add Jesus Instead of Yield to Jesus

  • Many struggle because th...
“Buy the truth, and sell it not”
— Proverbs 23:23

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