Direct Answer
Daniel grants that there is truth in the phrase, since we do have Christ's righteousness by faith. He challenges how it is used, teaching that we have that righteousness when we walk His way, and that faith shows itself by doing what He says.
Support from the Message
- When we love and bless our enemies instead of fighting back, that is His righteousness at work in us. - When we give quietly instead of boasting, or go the second mile because of Him, the same is true. - If it were our way, we would fight back, announce our giving, and refuse the second mile. - Daniel calls this His way, received as a gift and walked in obedience, so it is no plan of our own. - He adds that righteousness in Scripture is more than God pretending wicked people are righteous. It is also doing what is right by His grace.
Discussion Follow-up
Which command of Jesus do you most want to quietly skip? What would His righteousness at work in you look like there?