Romans 10:2 For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. 3 For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.
[Selected Messages BK. 2 pp 382] When it is in the heart to obey God, when efforts are put forth to this end, Jesus accepts this disposition and effort as man's best service. “And He makes up for the deficiency with His own divine merit”
Question: What are these deficiencies she is speaking of? And what does it mean when she says that God accepts the disposition and effort to serve Him, as being man’s best effort? To answer these questions, we will have to observe the assessments of God, regarding persons who are disposed to serving and obeying Him, and their efforts at doing so, even if at times those efforts may reveal “Deficiencies”
In an age of political correctness, and where persons are walking on pins and needles as it were, we must issue a disclaimer up front, to assure you that the commentary which would be given on Abraham’s efforts, are strictly for the purposes of making plain, the statements of the servant of The Lord as it pertains to deficiencies, and as a result, our very dire need for Christ to make up all such deficiencies with His own Divine merits.
Genesis 12: 11 And it came to pass, when he was come near to enter into Egypt, that he said unto Sarai his wife, Behold, now, I know that thou art a fair woman to look upon. 12 Therefore it shall come to pass, when the Egyptians shall see thee, that they shall say, This is his wife: and they will kill me, but they will save thee alive. 13 Say, I pray thee, you are my sister: that it may be well with me for thy sake; and my soul shall live because of thee.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!