The Word of God is like a fire, burning up the sin of man (Jeremiah 5:14).
The purpose of this fire is not, however, destructive. God’s purpose
is to burn up the pride which “puts confidence in the flesh”, to burn
away the “legalistic righteousness.” All of that is to be “considered
rubbish” (Philippians 3:4,6,8).
Once the rubbish has been burned in the fire of judgment - the
judgment which was laid upon the crucified Christ for us, man is led to
receive the “righteousness which is through faith in Christ” (Philippians 3:9).
Once this righteousness has been received, we are to keep walking in
the way of faith: “I will call upon Him as long as I live” (Psalm 116:2).
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