A frequent misinterpretation twists this passage to endorse antinomianism, suggesting believers need not pursue any obedience to God's moral law since 'righteousness of the law' is rejected, whereas Paul specifically critiques self-righteous legalism that trusts in personal achievements for salvation rather than faith, without negating the role of good works as fruit of genuine faith; another error views it solely as anti-Jewish polemic, overlooking its universal warning against any works-based righteousness.
Philippians 3:9
King James Version (1769)
9 And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:
Paul yearns to be found in intimate union with Christ at His return, not relying on a self-generated righteousness derived from meticulous law observance, but embracing the perfect righteousness graciously imputed by God through faith in Christ, underscoring the gospel's essence of justification by faith alone, where human merit is set aside in favor of divine provision.