[Carlos Martes]

Pursuing righteousness from God indeed would lead to spiritual calamity. It is written that in the Bible, it warns us against this mindset because human righteousness alone is like filthy rags. We see this in the world currently where it is displayed and then leads to comparing others and setting pride in the center of it. This attitude can lead to spiritual blindless, like the pharisees who trusted in their own law keeping instead of seeking mercy. True righteousness comes from only through faith in Christ alone. We have to remind ourselves that it’s not about what we do, but what Jesus did for us on the cross. Entrusting in him constantly can help us from falling into self righteousness and helps us walk in genuine love and dependance on Him.