As I reflect upon the wonder of the incarnation I am once again reminded that it is beginning of the victory of Jesus over sin and death. I am in awe of Jesus perfect righteousness; the righteousness that conquers sin.
Perfect Righteousness = Perfect Love for God and Man
Perfect Love for God = Perfect Obedience to God
He always did the Father’s will
John 4:34; 5:30; 8:29
Perfect Love for Man = Perfect Benevolence to Man
He actions were always in mans best interest
(Mark 10:45; John 13:34 )
Perfect Obedience to God = Perfect Sacrifice In Order To Accomplish God's Will (Phil 2:8)
(Hint: My boys never have trouble obeying me when I ask them to do something they WANT to do)
Perfect Benevolence to Man = Perfect Sacrifice for Man - “Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for His friends.”
Jesus loving obedience to the Father's will and His loving benevolence towards our need of redemption was PERFECTLY demonstrated by his PERFECT sacrifice. A sacrifice that began with His incarnation, was continually manifested as He lived to serve rather than be served, and culminated in the ultimate sacrifice of laying down His life. PRAISE TO THE PERFECT RIGHTEOUS ONE WHO’S PERFECT RIGHTEOUSNESS HAS DESTROYED SIN PERFECTLY!!
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