Essence of His Righteousness, 1 John 3:9amp
Devo 10/18/25… 1 John 3:9 AMP [9] No one who is born of God [deliberately, knowingly, and habitually] practices sin, because God’s seed [His principle of life, the essence of His righteous character ] remains [permanently] in him [who is born again —who is reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, and set apart for His purpose]; and he [who is born again] cannot habitually [live a life characterized by] sin, because he is born of God and longs to please Him. Good morning and Amen! If we are truly born of God we will not habitually practice sin. Not knowingly and deliberately due to the essence of His righteousness living within us. Not our righteousness or because we’ve done a bunch of good works but His righteousness living within us, so it’s nothing we’ve done. It’s what the Lord has done. It’s what He did over 2000 years ago on the cross: He stood in our place . If He hadn’t then His righteousness would not be able to live inside ...