The Lord gives us a new divine nature, empowered by the Holy Spirit, so that we can now practice righteousness, something we could never do without His Spirit; The Spirit of Grace.
We are to become, the righteousness of God in Christ.
For He made Him who knew no sin
to be sin for us, that we might
become the righteousness of God in Him. 2 Corinthians 5:21
John says it this way:
But as many as received him,
to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: John 1:12
Those who practice righteousness are righteous.
Little children,
let no one deceive you. He who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous.
1 John 3:7
If you believe that those who practice the works of the flesh are righteous, then please share the scripture for this belief.
If you believe those who practice unrighteousness, are righteous, then please provide the scripture for this belief.
JLB