Thinking about the perfect righteousness of Christ brings Christians the greatest peace and calm. It's sad how often believers feel downcast. They shouldn't if they constantly remembered their perfection in Christ.

Some focus on the corruption, depravity, and evil in the heart. While this is true, we must also remember we're perfect in Christ Jesus. If we dwell on our own sin, it's no surprise we look so downcast. But if we remember that "Christ is made to us righteousness," we can find joy. Though distresses may come, and Satan might attack, everything is handled through God's grace.

In our Lord, nothing is lacking. Christ finished it all. On the cross, He declared, "It's finished!" If He completed it, then we're complete in Him. We can rejoice with joy beyond words, relying on His righteousness, not our own. Believers who know Christ's righteousness are among the holiest. They live by faith in Christ alone, believing that despite their unworthiness, they are saved. This gratitude motivates us: "Shouldn't I live for Christ? Shouldn't I love and serve Him since I'm saved by His merits?" The love of Christ drives us to live not for ourselves but for Him who died for us. When saved by Christ's righteousness, we value the righteousness He imparts to us.