Stand In Righteousness

Why is it that in our brokenness, we have the need to be right?  This seems to be the case, even when our being right makes us appear to be a terrible person to someone else.  We spend so much time and energy making alliances and getting others to think like we do.  What is the point?  It ultimately hurts so many people and doesn't help anyone.  It makes our pride increase, which, frankly, doesn't need any help in getting bigger.  My heart breaks for those who have experienced the non-alliance side of being right, those who have been the target of the attack.  What we fail to realize is that no matter which side we stand on, we are always on the wrong side to someone.  Here is what I know.  I know that being right is relative.  I know that being right often has absolutely nothing to do with truth.  I know that there are good things and bad things.  I know that the only way to discern which is which is to get to know the truth, and truth is a person by the name of Jesus.  When we walk with Jesus and our actions are in line with who He is, we will find our need to be right will fade away and we will stand in righteousness instead.  We will know Truth and He will set us free.