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By God, we are called “holy brethren” it is only God that can say that! Our neighbours, our friends, our family members, etc., may not consider us holy; but God says we are, what He says is what counts. Are you not happy about that? You are not holy or righteous because of the things that you do, you are called Holy because you live in God's presence, and you have the nature of righteousness of God. God gave us His righteousness as a gift: “…those that receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness…” (Romans 5:17).
Before almighty God, you are justified; you have no record of sin or done something wrong against your name. That is the reason why He says that you are without blame. Unfortunately, some people have not been able to put the self blame away. They have interpret their faith and life inadequate because of the excessive self-hatred; that is wrong. Your moral sense should not keep you in bondage of guilt and blame, because Lord Christ Jesus, the Son of God, died for you. He paid the most extreme price for your sins.
You know what it means to be justified? It means to be called righteous; to be declared; the charges against you were erased because you have never sinned. You wondering how is that possible? It is because Lord Jesus Christ has took your place, and now you are in His place. So, God sees you pure, holy, and separated to Him. Until and only if you realise that God has made you righteous, you will never live a righteous life. You can just live the life that God has given unto you.