Jesus Quote by Martin Luther
“Lord Jesus, You are my righteousness, I am your sin. You took on you what was mine; yet set on me what was yours. You became what you were not, that I might become what I was not.”
About This Quote
Source Hymn: "Lord Jesus, You are my righteousness" (Christian hymn, 16th century)
The hymn expresses that Jesus took on humanity's sin, allowing believers to share in his righteousness and become transformed through his sacrifice.
In simple terms: Jesus bears our sin so we can be righteous.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the transformation offered.
Themes
redemption
faith
transformation
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
spiritual
devotional
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church service
- confession
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
theology
grace
identification
Questions to Reflect On
- How does accepting Christ’s righteousness change daily life?
- What does it mean to become what you were not?
A Different Perspective
The concept of righteousness can be misunderstood as self‑justification.
![“He [Christ] died for me. He made His righteousness mine and made my sin His own; and if He made my sin His own, then I do not have it, and I am free.” quote by Martin Luther](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b5e/martin-luther-106_christ_he-christ-died-for-me-he-made-his-righte_1016349.jpg)
