வேதாகமத் தியானம் - எண்:- 1,400
Scripture Meditation No. 1,400
AATHAVAN - December 8, 2024 (Sunday)
"But we are all as
an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a
leaf, and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away."
(Isaiah 64:6, KJV)
All religions advocate for a
righteous life, and many philosophers have taught principles of righteousness.
Tamil literature, in particular, boasts an abundance of ethical writings
compared to other languages. However, these are human righteousnesses - man-made
principles. As valuable as they might seem, today's scripture reminds us that
in God's sight, these are like filthy rags.
Furthermore, by following
these human principles, "we all do fade as a leaf, and our iniquities,
like the wind, have taken us away," as the verse declares. In other
words, these human codes cannot fully free us from sin and iniquity. They are
like the Law, which cannot lead to salvation.
The Bible, however, proclaims
that faith in Christ Jesus is superior. Faith in Him applies to all who
believe: "Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus
Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no
difference." (Romans 3:22, KJV)
Unfortunately, many reject
God's righteousness, clinging instead to human teachings and philosophies. As
the Bible says: "For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and
going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves
unto the righteousness of God." (Romans 10:3, KJV)
Today, even our judicial
systems are often rooted in human righteousness. A judge's verdict can be
overruled by another in a higher court, revealing the fallibility of human
justice. It changes based on appearances, biases, or wealth.
Because of this, Isaiah's
declaration rings true: "But we are all as an unclean thing, and all
our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf, and our
iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away."
Unlike human righteousness,
God's righteousness is impartial and perfect. God does not judge by appearances
or hearsay: "And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of
the LORD: and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove
after the hearing of his ears: But with righteousness shall he judge the poor,
and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth
with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the
wicked." (Isaiah 11:3-4, KJV)
We must turn away from the
flawed and inconsistent righteousness of humans and embrace the righteousness
of God through faith in Christ. Only then can we stand firm, unshaken by the
winds of iniquity.
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