Today we read in Ezekiel about the uncleanness God perceives when he looks at our lives, at our sin. All our attempts at being pleasing to God, doing the right thing, seeking to live a life within his commands and blessings, all of them are vile in his sight. What then should we do? Should we pursue whatever our desires are, heedless of what God's command might be? That would no more be pleasing in his sight than our attempts at righteousness. That is no answer. So what do we do? We look to the reading in Romans and see what Abraham does. He turns to God but not in works. He turns in faith, believing God's promises. And the Lord sees that faith as righteousness. The opposite of sin is not good deeds but faith. By faith we receive the Holy Spirit who lives and works in us. The Holy Spirit in turn does works of righteousness through us, not to show our goodness but to show God's goodness.
May we look to our Lord in trust. May the Lord account righteousness to us. May the Lord work through us this day bringing glory and praise to himself.
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