1st John 1:10. “If we say we have not sinned, we make Him a liar and His word is not in us.”
FALSE RIGHTEOUSNESS: NOT SINNED. What a fearful thing it would be To say I have not sinned. It is bad enough to say those words Knowing what I’m like within. But to say such a thing, here it says, I will make of Him out a liar – Whoever says such a terrible thing Is in danger of hell-fire.
No, I have sinned, and alas, still do, Though it grieves me to the core, Because I know it reflects on Him Who on the cross my judgment bore. I rest, not carelessly, but sure On the assurance I’ve an Advocate – And I never want to dishonor Him Who died for sin in my place.
“God, forbid that I should ever give the impression I think I am perfect. My only hope is in Christ alone. May it never be implied when I speak or in any other form of communication I might use, that I claim righteousness on my own. I do praise Thee for the righteousness of Christ that makes me accepted by Thee. In the of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”