It sounds simple, but it’s sacred.
Being “right” with God isn’t about perfection.
It’s about relationship.
It’s not about doing all the right things, but about being in the right posture—one of humility, repentance, and surrender.
What Does It Mean to Be Right with God?
To Be in Right Standing (Righteousness):
Not earned—but received through faith in Christ.
“This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe.” — Romans 3:22
It means you are justified—declared clean, forgiven, and accepted—not because you never sinned, but because Jesus covered it.
To Walk in His Ways (Obedience):
Being right with God doesn’t stop at belief—it shows up in how you live.
“Whoever claims to live in Him must live as Jesus did.” — 1 John 2:6
It means choosing God’s way over your own—even when it costs.
Obedience isn’t about fear—it’s about love.
To Live in Ongoing Surrender (Repentance):
It’s not being perfect, but being willing to return.
When you mess up, do you run to Him or hide from Him?
To be right with God is to say daily:
“Search me, Lord. Purify me. Lead me.”— Psalm 139:23–24
What It’s Not:
- It’s not religion over relationship
- It’s not works without heart
- It’s not pretending to be holy while avoiding the truth
Summary Thought:
To be right with God is to be covered by grace, guided by truth, and committed to living for Him, not just near Him.
It’s a continual journey of turning toward Him—with honesty, reverence, and love.
