Romans 5:1 reads, “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 2 Corinthians 5:31 says, “He made him who knew no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” Justified means declared or made righteous in the sight of God. Made righteous means being transformed and made right with God, often through a process of forgiveness of sins and spiritual renewal. See, when God looks at us, He does not say that we are righteous, rather He says that we have been made righteous. It is declared over us. It has been given to us, through Jesus the Christ. Because through Jesus we are forgiven and made clean. The question is, are we striving to be righteous? To live a life that God wants us to live. By giving up our old ways and trying to become more like Jesus. By confessing our sins, and yes, we all sin. It is getting right with God. And living the life that God wants us to live. Because actions always speak louder than words. So, what do your actions reveal about you? Do you need to stop cussing? Do you need to stop drinking? Do you need to quit spending money you do not have? Do you need to show compassion? Do you need to let go of your anger? Do you need to forgive as Christ has forgiven you? Do you need to become kinder and show compassion? Today is the day to get right with God. And He will restore you to righteousness. God Bless. Amen.