Luke 1:6

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Summary

Luke 1:6

And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.

Righteous

Walking

Bible References

Righteous

"You," said Jesus, "are the men who justify themselves before the world, but God can read your hearts; and what is highly esteemed among men may be an abomination in the sight of God.

What follows, then? Are we Jews in any way superior to others? Not at all. Our indictment against both Jews and Greeks was that all alike were in subjection to sin.

As to zeal, I was a persecutor of the Church; as to such righteousness as is due to Law, I proved myself blameless.

There was, you remember, a time when we ourselves were foolish, disobedient, misled, slaves to all kinds of passions and vices, living in a spirit of malice and envy, detested ourselves and hating one another.

Walking

Paul fixed his eyes upon the Council, and began: "Brothers, for my part, I have always ordered my life before God, with a clear conscience, up to this very day."

This being so, I strive at all times to keep my conscience clear before both God and man.

I praise you, indeed, because you never forget me, and are keeping my injunctions in mind, exactly as I laid them upon you.

Indeed, our main ground for satisfaction is this--Our conscience tells us that our conduct in the world, and still more in our relations with you, was marked by a purity of motive and a sincerity that were inspired by God, and was based, not on worldly policy, but on the help of God.

As to zeal, I was a persecutor of the Church; as to such righteousness as is due to Law, I proved myself blameless.

For the loving-kindness of God has been revealed, bringing Salvation for all;

And by this we know that we have learned to know him--by our laying his commands to heart.

My Children, do not let any one mislead you. He who lives righteously is righteous--as Christ is righteous.