Mark 1 WHO IS RIGHTEOUSNESS FOR?

John proclaimed a message of repentance, and told the people who came how to live practical righteous lives. But I notice the words of Isaiah: "Prepare the way OF THE LORD! Make straight in the desert a highway FOR OUR GOD." (1:3) The way is prepared for the Lord, for our God, not for us or even for the Kingdom.

Righteousness is not some self-improvement program. It is not designed to make me a better person, so that I can better enjoy life. No, righteous holiness is for GLORY!

Jesus said, "Let your deeds so shine before men that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father who is in heaven." The point of good deeds is God's glory. Glory, glory everywhere!

"In my life, Lord, be glorified today."
-ker