Psalm 119:7 says, “I will praise You with uprightness of heart, when I learn Your righteous judgments.” I want to make something clear. This verse is talking about our progressive sanctification ~ a learning process.

Our standing was stated clearly in 2 Corinthians 5:21. It says, “For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.” The moment we accept Jesus as our Savior, we are given His righteousness. This verse stated an instant impartation.

Walking upright is a process of reading God’s word and applying it to our lives. It is an ongoing work that bears fruit. Isaiah 32:17 says, “The work of righteousness will be peace, and the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance forever.”

Psalm 11:7 says, “For the Lord is righteous, He loves righteousness; His countenance beholds the upright.” As we behold the One beholding us, we are transformed according to 2 Corinthians 3:18.