Do we then nullify the law by this faith? Not at all! Rather, we uphold the law. Romans 3:31
Have I ever understood the phrase, "righteousness through faith"? To me, righteousness seems to be something we achieve - someplace we can reach if we work hard enough at following the rules. This is a fundamental understanding that tends to be misunderstood in the extreme. When this premise is not fully understood, one is either to the far right or to the far left - a fundamentalist or a liberal. We tend to believe that either our works are important, or our faith is important. There really isn't much in between.
Or is it possible that it isn't an "either - or"? Maybe, it is a "both - and."
True righteousness is never about what we do. It is about who we are. My actions do not make me righteous. Jesus makes me righteous! My actions are merely a reflection of who I am. If I struggle to uphold the law, maybe I need a Savior after all.
Lord, change me from the inside - out. Let my actions reflect my heart. Let my heart be a reflection of You.