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What Does It Mean to Walk in Righteousness?

If you've ever felt like righteousness is about keeping it all together, performing better, or being the "good Christian," this episode might surprise you—in the best way.

Psalm 23 tells us, "He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake." Not for my name. Not because I earned it. But because He's good.

We dig into what it truly means to walk in righteousness—and it's not what most of us were taught. Righteousness isn't about achieving a spotless track record or proving ourselves to God. It's about receiving something we could never earn and following the One who knows the way.

We explore the powerful (and frankly, shocking) example of Lot. He made disastrous choices. He lived among compromise. Yet the Bible calls him "righteous Lot." Why? Because righteousness isn't measured by flawless behavior—it's grounded in grace. It's God's declaration, not our demonstration.

In this episode, we'll walk through:

• Why righteousness begins with receiving, not achieving
• What 1 Corinthians 6 teaches about being washed, sanctified, and justified
• How God leads us like sheep who can't navigate paths on their own
• What Lot's story reveals about God's faithfulness when we stumble
• Why your worst moment doesn't disqualify you from being called righteous
• How your security is rooted in God's character, not your consistency
• Why "for His name's sake" is the most freeing phrase in the whole psalm

Let this episode be your reminder: God didn't save you because you were good. And He doesn't keep you because you keep getting it right. He leads you in paths of righteousness because that's who He is. Not because you deserve it but because He's a Shepherd who never stops rescuing, guiding, and loving His sheep.

You're not walking alone. You're not walking blind. And you're not walking to earn anything. You're being led—gently, faithfully—by the One who already calls you righteous.

Take a deep breath. Rest in the Shepherd's care. And trust the path He's guiding you on.

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