Scripture: Romans 10:3-4 For, being ignorant of the righteousness of God, and seeking to establish their own, they did not submit to God’s righteousness. 4For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.
Summary: We are guilty of self righteousness any time we judge or measure ourselves on the basis of our own performance. There are two kinds of self-righteous Christians: 1) those who take pride, satisfaction and comfort in their Christian lifestyle or "goodness," and 2) those who are discouraged with themselves and struggle with a burden of persistent guilt. In both cases, the believer is focusing on his own performance rather than on the righteousness of Christ. Self-righteousness will eventually rob a Christian of the joy and assurance of salvation that comes from resting in the righteousness of Christ alone.
Discussion: Describe the self-righteous moralistic believer. Based on your answers to the ten questions, do you tend to fit in this category? (47-49)
Why is persistent guilt actually a form of self-righteousness toward God? (50-51)
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