DECEMBER 5 - Counted as Righteous
3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 29:9–10; Psalm 32; Genesis 15:1–6; Romans 4
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“If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet.” —Proverbs 29:9
“Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.” —Psalm 32:1
“And he believed the Lord, and he counted it to him as righteousness.” —Genesis 15:6
“For what does the Scripture say? ‘Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness.’” —Romans 4:3
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Arguments. Mistakes. Insecurities. If you’ve ever felt like you couldn’t do enough to be “good enough” for God, you’re not alone. Abraham, known as a father of faith, didn’t always get it right either. But in Genesis 15, God makes Abraham a huge promise—descendants as countless as the stars. And Abraham? He simply believed. That faith, not his performance, was what made him right with God.
Later in Romans 4, Paul reminds us that the same is true for us: we are made right not by our perfect actions, but by believing in the One who forgives and saves. Psalm 32 celebrates that joy—being forgiven, cleaned up, and loved. And in Proverbs 29, we’re reminded that trying to argue with foolishness (even our own) often just brings chaos. Sometimes, the wisest thing we can do is trust God and walk away from the noise.
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THINK ABOUT IT
1. Faith Over Performance: Are you trusting more in your ability to “be good” or in God’s grace? Abraham’s righteousness came from faith, not perfection.
2. Freedom in Forgiveness: Psalm 32 says we are blessed when we are forgiven. Are you holding on to guilt that God is ready to forgive?
3. Pick Your Battles: Proverbs reminds us that arguing with foolishness can lead to more drama. Where in your life do you need to choose peace instead of trying to win an argument?
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BOTTOM LINE
God isn’t looking for perfection—He’s looking for trust. Like Abraham, when we believe Him, He counts us as righteous. That’s grace.
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PRAYER
Heavenly Father, thank You for loving me even when I mess up. Help me trust in Your promises like Abraham did, and remind me that I don’t have to earn Your love—I just need to believe. Teach me to walk in forgiveness and choose peace over pride. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.