What does the Bible have to say about self righteous?

[missmuffet]

What do you think the Bible says about self righteous? Romans 3:10  Is it good to be self righteous?

[OneLight]

Since our "self" is sinful by nature, and without Christ, self righteousness is an oxymoron, as I see it.  Self righteousness is not mentioned in the bible directly, but the opposite is stressed.
 
Colossians 3:12-17
 

Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

Meekness is also encouraged as a goal.  Both humility and meekness are the opposite of self righteousness.

[missmuffet]

I agree OneLight.Actually it is related to legalism.That we can generate ourselves a righteousness that will be accepted to God.Jesus and the Apostle Paul came down on those who attempted to live a life in self-righteousness.Especially the Pharisees. 

[Willa]

But to him to does not work but believes on Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted to him for righteousness. Romans 4:5 NKJV

Romans 10:1-4 NKJV Brethern, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they may be saved.

For I bear the witness that THEY HAVE A ZEAL FOR GOD, BUT NOT ACCORDING TO KNOWLEDGE. FOR THEY BEING IGNORANT OF GOD'S RIGHTEOUSNESS, AND SEEKING TO ESTABLISH THEIR OWN RIGHTEOUSNESS, HAVE NOT SUBMITTED TO THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD. For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.

That means that the imputed righteousness of Christ has put an end to our being righteous through keeping the law. God has declared us righteous when we make Jesus our Lord and Savior. That is His last word and we can't trump it. There is nothing we can do to improve on it. We are set free to serve God by walking in the Spirit. No longer do we have to try to be good enough to go to heaven.

Those who try to improve on what God has done may be trying to establish their own righteousness. This is usually done with a great deal of zeal. It can create a spiritual pride in one's own goodness. Christians who do this are tempted to compare themselves with others rather than with Christ. They may be tempted to look down on those who have not achieved the same goodness they suppose they possess, not being aware of their own failings.

Some believe that they are saved by faith AND works, which is contrary to Scripture. For by GRACE you are saved through FAITH, and that not of yourselves. It is a GIFT of God, NOT OF WORKS, lest anyone should boast. Eph. 2:8-9 NKJV It goes on to say that we were created for good works that were prepared for us beforehand that we should walk in them. We do this out of a grateful heart for what Christ has done for us, and by following the Holy Spirit, not in an effort to be saved. Moreover, those who have been forgiven much love much. When we are totally set free from keeping the law and embrace all Christ has done for us, we are flooded with thanksgiving and love for God.

Grace is not a license to sin. For the death that He died, He died to sin once for all; but the life he lives He lives to God. Likewise you also reckon yourselves to be dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:10-15

[Floatingaxe]

Isaiah 64:6

⁶ We are all infected and impure with sin.
    When we display our righteous deeds,
    they are nothing but filthy rags.
Like autumn leaves, we wither and fall,
    and our sins sweep us away like the wind.

[Raven]

[NIV] Romans 11:17-21

¹⁷ If some of the branches have been broken off, and you, though a wild olive shoot, have been grafted in among the others and now share in the nourishing sap from the olive root,

¹⁸ do not boast over those branches. If you do, consider this: You do not support the root, but the root supports you.

¹⁹ You will say then, "Branches were broken off so that I could be grafted in."

²⁰ Granted. But they were broken off because of unbelief, and you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid.

²¹ For if God did not spare the natural branches, he will not spare you either.

 

Self-righteousness is like a halo that has turned into a noose to hang yourself on.

 

[Ezra]

What do you think the Bible says about self righteous? Romans 3:10  Is it good to be self righteous?

Since we are to be as perfect as God the Father, self-righteousness is of no value.  We need imputed righteousness.  Indeed we need God the Son to be our righteousness.

[clark thompson]

Self righteous is similar to pride, pride keeps people from humbling themselves so that they can come to faith in Christ.

[Guest LadyC]

i really don't understand the question. you ask in light of romans 3:10 is it good to be self righteous. but romans 3:10 CLEARLY states that none of us are righteous. doesn't that answer the question? the only one who is righteous is God Himself.