How does the righteousness of Christ become the righteousness of the saints?
Revelation 3:18; 19:8. “By the wedding garment in the parable is represented the pure, spotless character which Christ s true followers will possess. . . . It is the righteousness of Christ, His own unblemished character, that through faith is imparted to all who receive Him as their personal Saviour.” Christ s Object Lessons, p. 310. “By His perfect obedience [Christ] has made it possible for every human being to obey God s commandments. When we submit ourselves to Christ, the heart is united with His heart, the will is merged in His will, the mind becomes one with His mind, the thoughts are brought into captivity to Him; we live His life. This is what it means to be clothed with the garment of His righteousness.” Ibid., p. 312. “Are you ready? Have you the wedding garment on? That garment will never cover deceit, impurity, corruption, or hypocrisy. The eye of God is upon you. It is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. We may conceal our sins from the eyes of men, but
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