The verse above is rendered beautifully in the Amplified version. It says, And put on the new nature (the regenerate self) created in Gods image, in true righteousness and holiness. The phrase, which after God means in the likeness of God. Youre created to be like God in righteousness and true holiness. And what is righteousness? Its the expression of the will and nature of the Father.

 

Therefore, when the Bible says to put on the new nature, which is created in righteousness, it means that you should walk in the light of who you are: give expression to the will and nature of the Father! The power to please Him always, everywhere, and in all thingsbearing testimony to His character, and nature by your life, actions, and wordsis in your spirit. Youre called to manifest and administer the will, purpose, and character of God. This is true righteousness.

 

Jesus was the revelation of the Fathers will and nature; thus, the expression of Gods righteousness. Likewise, our righteousness is our expression of the will and nature of the heavenly Father! Hebrews 1:3 tells us that Jesus was the express image of the Father. The word express means to show, to evince, to manifest, to articulate, and demonstrate. He was the perfect representative, and representation, of the Father. And the Bible says ...as He is, so are we in this world (1 John 4:17). This righteousness produces in us, right-standing with the Father, without fear, inferiority or condemnation.

 

We've been gifted with the ability and power to manifest, articulate, and demonstrate the will and nature of the Father everywhere, in every situation. This is our calling; this is what Hes sent us to do! This is our heritage. Glory to God!