45 Bible Verses about Righteousness
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God's righteousness through the faithfulness of Jesus the Messiah for all who believe. For there is no distinction among people,
God made the one who did not know sin to be sin for us, so that God's righteousness would be produced in us.
For in the gospel God's righteousness is being revealed from faith to faith, as it is written, "The righteous will live by faith."
and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the Law, but one that comes through the faithfulness of the Messiah, the righteousness that comes from God and that depends on faith.
It is because of God that you are in union with the Messiah Jesus, who for us has become wisdom from God, as well as our righteousness, sanctification, and redemption.
But even if you should suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. "Never be afraid of their threats, and never get upset.
The effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness will be quietness and confidence forever.
For one believes with his heart and is justified, and declares with his mouth and is saved.
and to clothe yourselves with the new nature, which was created according to God's image in righteousness and true holiness.
"Twas not for deeds that we had done, but by his steadfast love alone, he saved us through a second birth, renewed us by the Spirit's work,
Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness.
But first be concerned about God's kingdom and his righteousness, and all of these things will be provided for you as well.
"How blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, because the kingdom from heaven belongs to them!
For if, through one man, death ruled because of that man's offense, how much more will those who receive such overflowing grace and the gift of righteousness rule in life because of one man, Jesus the Messiah!
Don't be afraid, because I'm with you; don't be anxious, because I am your God. I keep on strengthening you; I'm truly helping you. I'm surely upholding you with my victorious right hand."
I have not come to call righteous people, but sinners, to repentance."
Come back to your senses as you should, and stop sinning! For some of you I say this to your shame don't fully know God.
All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like a filthy rag; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind, our iniquities sweep us away.
"I've called you in righteousness. I'll take hold of your hand. I'll preserve you and appoint you as a covenant to the people, as a light for the nations,
It would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness than to know it and turn their backs on the holy commandment that was committed to them.
A righteous person will have many troubles, but the LORD will deliver him from them all.
"How blessed are those who are hungry and thirsty for righteousness, because it is they who will be satisfied!
For God's kingdom does not consist of food and drink, but of righteousness, peace, and joy produced by the Holy Spirit.
"Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of people in order to be noticed by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.
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Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Righteousness
The one who says that he abides in him must live the same way he himself lived.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Righteousness
Nor can the free gift be compared to what came through the man who sinned. For the sentence that followed one man's offense resulted in condemnation, but the free gift brought justification, even after many offenses. For if, through one man, death ruled because of that man's offense, how much more will those who receive such overflowing grace and the gift of righteousness rule in life because of one man, Jesus the Messiah!
Hope » Objects of » Righteousness
Through the Spirit by faith we confidently await the fulfillment of our righteous hope,
Jesus Christ » Names of » Righteousness
It is because of God that you are in union with the Messiah Jesus, who for us has become wisdom from God, as well as our righteousness, sanctification, and redemption.
New Birth » Evidenced by » Righteousness
Since you know that he is righteous, you also know that everyone who practices righteousness has been fathered by God.
spiritual Peace » Accompanies » Righteousness
The effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness will be quietness and confidence forever.
Prayer » Conditions for successful » Righteousness
Therefore, make it your habit to confess your sins to one another and to pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.
Righteousness » Promises concerning » Promises to the righteous
Then the righteous will shine like the sun in their Father's kingdom. Let the person who has ears listen!"
I once was young and now I am old, but I have not seen a righteous person forsaken or his descendants begging for bread.
The righteous person lives a life of integrity; happy are his children who follow him!
The path of the righteous is like the light of dawn that grows brighter until the full light of day.
Righteousness » Examples of
Both of them were righteous before God, having lived blamelessly according to all of the commandments and regulations of the Lord.
The survivors of Israel will not practice lawlessness nor tell lies, nor will a deceitful message be found in their mouths, because they will eat and rest, with no one to cause fear."
and then as a widow for 84 years. She never left the Temple, but continued to worship there night and day with times of fasting and prayer.
He practiced what the LORD considered to be right, following all of the examples set by his ancestor David.
Righteousness » Encouraged
Sow in righteousness in your own interest, reap in gracious love, break up your own unprepared ground; It is now time to inquire of the LORD, until he comes to pour out righteousness for you.
Stand firm, therefore, having fastened the belt of truth around your waist, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
But you, man of God, must flee from all these things. Instead, you must pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, endurance, and gentleness.
As Paul talked about righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became afraid and said, "For the present you may go. When I get a chance, I will send for you again."
Therefore, your majesty, may my advice be acceptable to you: Stop your sinning, do what's right, and put a stop to your wickedness by showing kindness to the oppressed. Perhaps your tranquility will continue."
Righteousness » Death of seed of » Secured by faith
Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness.
Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus the Messiah.
And so the Law was our guardian until the Messiah came, so that we might be justified by faith.
That is what some of you were! But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of our Lord Jesus the Messiah and by the Spirit of our God.
Consequently, just as one offense resulted in condemnation for everyone, so one act of righteousness results in justification and life for everyone.
Righteousness » Of God
The LORD is righteous in all of his ways and graciously loving in all of his activities.
LORD God of Israel, you are just: As a result, we remain here today delivered. Look at us! Because of our sin, we cannot stand in your presence as a result of everything that has happened."
God, according to your name, so is your praise to the ends of the earth. Your right hand is filled with righteousness.
With awesome deeds of justice you will answer us, God our Deliverer; you are the confidence for everyone at the ends of the earth, even for those far away overseas.
Righteousness » Death of seed of » Reward of
"I will heartily rejoice in the LORD, my soul will delight in my God; for he has wrapped me in garments of salvation; he has arrayed me in a robe of righteousness, just like a bridegroom, like a priest with a garland, and like a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
I put on righteousness like clothing; my just decisions were like a robe and a turban.
I will clothe its priests with salvation and its godly ones will shout for joy.
Awake, awake! Clothe yourself with strength, O Zion! Put on your beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city, for the uncircumcised and the unclean won't enter you.
So the angel continued to tell those who were standing in his presence, "Remove his filthy clothes." And he told Joshua, "Look how I've removed your iniquity. Now I'm clothing you with fine garments."
Righteousness » Of Christ
You love justice and hate wickedness. That is why God, even your God, has anointed you rather than your companions with the oil of gladness.
He saw that there was no one, and was appalled that there was no one to intervene; so his own arm brought him victory, and his righteous acts upheld him.
"The time is coming," declares the LORD, "when I'll raise up a righteous branch for David. He will be a king who rules wisely, and he will administer justice and righteousness in the land.
Then I saw heaven standing open, and there was a white horse! Its rider is named Faithful and True. He administers justice and wages war righteously.
Righteousness will be the sash around his loins, and faithfulness the belt around his waist."
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Shall never be moved
A person doesn't gain security by wickedness, but the righteous won't be uprooted.
Cast on the LORD whatever he sends your way, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be shaken.
The one who lives with integrity, who does righteous deeds, and who speaks truth to himself.
The righteous will never be overthrown, but the wicked will never inhabit the land.
Righteousness » Death of seed of » Sacrifices of
he will sit refining and purifying silver, purifying the descendants of Levi, refining them like gold and silver. Then they'll bring a righteous offering to the LORD.
Then you will be pleased with right sacrifices, with burnt offerings, and with whole burnt offerings. Then they will offer bulls on your altar. To the Director: A Davidic instruction about Doeg, the Edomite, when he went to Saul and told him, "David went to the house of Abimelech."
They will call the nations to the mountain, and there they will offer righteous sacrifices, for they'll draw from the abundance of the sea and from the hidden treasures of the sand."
Righteousness » Christ » Shall judge with
but with righteousness he will judge the needy, and decide with equity for earth's poor. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth, and the wicked will be killed with the breath of his lips.
because he has set a day when he is going to judge the world with justice through a man whom he has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising him from the dead."
Then I saw heaven standing open, and there was a white horse! Its rider is named Faithful and True. He administers justice and wages war righteously.
May he rule your people with right decisions and your oppressed ones with justice.
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Are objects of God's watchful care
For the Lord watches the righteous, and he pays attention to their prayers. But the Lord opposes those who do wrong."
He won't stop looking at righteous people; he seats them on thrones with kings forever, and they are exalted.
The LORD won't cause the righteous to hunger, but he will reject what the wicked crave.
Righteousness » Is obedience to God's law
Both of them were righteous before God, having lived blamelessly according to all of the commandments and regulations of the Lord.
For Moses writes about the righteousness that comes from the Law as follows: "The person who obeys these things will find life by them."
But he delights in the LORD's instruction, and meditates in his instruction day and night.
It will be credited as righteousness for us, if we're careful to obey the entire Law in the presence of the LORD our God, as he commanded.'"
Righteousness » Saints » Have in Christ
God made the one who did not know sin to be sin for us, so that God's righteousness would be produced in us.
no weapon that is forged against you will be effective. This is the heritage of the LORD's servants, and their righteousness from me," says the LORD.
One will say of me, "Only in the LORD are victories and might.' All who raged against him will come to him and will be put to shame.
Righteousness » Promised to the church
"Then justice will live in the wilderness, and righteousness will dwell in the fertile field.
"Shout, you skies above, and you clouds, and let righteousness stream down. I am the one who says to the earth, "Let salvation blossom, and let righteousness sprout forth.'
For just as the soil brings forth its shoots, and as a garden makes what is sown within it spring up, so the LORD God will make righteousness and praise spring up before all the nations for Zion's sake." "And I won't remain silent, and for Jerusalem's sake I won't stay quiet, until her vindication shines out like brightness, and her salvation like a burning torch.
Righteousness » Of saints endures forever
He gives generously to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn is exalted in honor.
As it is written, "He scatters everywhere and gives to the poor; his righteousness lasts forever."
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Have their prayers heard
For the Lord watches the righteous, and he pays attention to their prayers. But the Lord opposes those who do wrong."
Righteousness » No salvation by works of
"Twas not for deeds that we had done, but by his steadfast love alone, he saved us through a second birth, renewed us by the Spirit's work,
For by such grace you have been saved through faith. This does not come from you; it is the gift of God and not the result of actions, to put a stop to all boasting.
He saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our own accomplishments, but according to his own purpose and the grace that was given to us in the Messiah Jesus before time began.
Righteousness » The wicked » Slay those who follow
As a result, you will be held accountable for all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of the righteous Abel to the blood of Berechiah's son Zechariah, whom you murdered between the sanctuary and the altar.
Do not be like Cain, who was from the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? Because what he was doing was evil and his brother's actions were righteous.
The wicked stalks the righteous person, seeking to kill him,
Righteousness » Fruitfulness conditions of fruit-bearing » Abiding in Christ
I am the vine, you are the branches. The one who abides in me while I abide in him produces much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing.
No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, for those who have been trained by it, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace.
But now that you have been freed from sin and have become God's slaves, the benefit you reap is sanctification, and the result is eternal life.
Righteousness » Ministers should » Pray for the fruit of, in their people
Now he who supplies seed to the farmer and bread to eat will also supply you with seed and multiply it and enlarge the harvest that results from your righteousness.
having been filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus the Messiah so that God will be glorified and praised.
Righteousness » Christ » Shall reign in
But about the Son he says, "Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, and the scepter of your kingdom is a righteous scepter.
Your throne, God, exists forever and ever, and the scepter of your kingdom is a righteous scepter.
"Look, a king will reign in righteousness, and rulers will rule with justice.
Righteousness » By faith
For the promise that he would inherit the world did not come to Abraham or to his descendants through the Law, but through the righteousness produced by faith.
Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness.
Now does this blessedness come to the circumcised alone, or also to the uncircumcised? For we say, "Abraham's faith was credited to him as righteousness."
Afterward he received the mark of circumcision as a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised. Therefore, he is the ancestor of all who believe while uncircumcised, in order that righteousness may be credited to them.
nor did he doubt God's promise out of a lack of faith. Instead, his faith became stronger and he gave glory to God,
Righteousness » None, by nature have
"What is mankind, that he can be blameless? Or does being born of a woman mean he'll be in the right?
All have turned away, together they have become corrupt; no one practices what is good, not even one.
Righteousness » The wicked » Do not obey
but wrath and fury for those who in their selfish pride refuse to believe the truth and practice wickedness instead.
Then all who have not believed the truth but have taken pleasure in unrighteousness will be condemned.
Righteousness » How many became righteous
For if, through one man, death ruled because of that man's offense, how much more will those who receive such overflowing grace and the gift of righteousness rule in life because of one man, Jesus the Messiah! Consequently, just as one offense resulted in condemnation for everyone, so one act of righteousness results in justification and life for everyone. For just as through one man's disobedience many people were made sinners, so also through one man's obedience many people will be made righteous.
By God's will we have been sanctified once and for all through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus, the Messiah. Day after day every priest stands and repeatedly offers the same sacrifices that can never take away sins. But when this priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, "he sat down at the right hand of God." read more.
Since that time, he has been waiting for his enemies to be made a footstool for his feet. For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified.
Righteousness » Fruits of » Without defect
having been filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus the Messiah so that God will be glorified and praised.
for the fruit that the light produces consists of every form of goodness, righteousness, and truth.
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Are abundantly provided for
"That's why I'm telling you to stop worrying about your life what you will eat or what you will drink or about your body what you will wear. Life is more than food, isn't it, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds in the sky. They don't plant or harvest or gather food into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. You are more valuable than they are, aren't you? Can any of you add a single hour to the length of your life by worrying? read more.
And why do you worry about clothes? Consider the lilies in the field and how they grow. They don't work or spin yarn, but I tell you that not even Solomon in all of his splendor was clothed like one of them. Now if that is the way God clothes the grass in the field, which is alive today and thrown into an oven tomorrow, won't he clothe you much better you who have little faith? "So don't ever worry by saying, "What are we going to eat?' or "What are we going to drink?' or "What are we going to wear?' because it is the unbelievers who are eager for all those things. Surely your heavenly Father knows that you need all of them! But first be concerned about God's kingdom and his righteousness, and all of these things will be provided for you as well.
A righteous person eats to his heart's content, but the stomach of the wicked remains hungry.
Righteousness » Ministers should » Follow after
But you, man of God, must flee from all these things. Instead, you must pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, endurance, and gentleness.
Flee from youthful passions. Instead, pursue righteousness, faithfulness, love, and peace together with those who call on the Lord with a pure heart.
Righteousness » Cannot come by the law
I do not misapply God's grace, for if righteousness comes about by doing what the Law requires, then the Messiah died for nothing.
So is the Law in conflict with the promises of God? Of course not! For if a law had been given that could give us life, then certainly righteousness would come through the Law.
Righteousness » Tends to life
Genuine righteousness leads to life, but whoever pursues evil will die.
In the pathway to righteousness there is life, and in that lifestyle there is no death.
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Think and desire good
The desire of the righteous is to seek good, but the hope of the wicked results in wrath.
Righteousness » The wicked » Speak contemptuously against those who follow
Let the lying lips be made still, especially those who speak arrogantly against the righteous with pride and contempt.
Those who passed by kept insulting him, shaking their heads, and saying, "You who were going to destroy the sanctuary and rebuild it in three days save yourself! If you're the Son of God, come down from the cross!" In the same way the high priests, along with the scribes and elders, were also making fun of him. They kept saying, read more.
"He saved others but can't save himself! He is the king of Israel. Let him come down from the cross now, and we will believe in him. He trusts in God. Let God rescue him, if he wants to do so now. After all, he said, "I am the Son of God.'" In a similar way, the bandits who were being crucified with him kept insulting him.
Righteousness » The throne of kings established by
Purge the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Righteousness » Keep saints in the right way
The righteousness of the innocent creates a level path, but the wicked fall by their wickedness.
Righteousness » The wicked » Are far from
"Listen to me, you hard-hearted, you who are far removed from righteousness:
Those who pursue wickedness draw near; they remain far from your instruction.
Righteousness » No justification by works of
Therefore, God will not justify any human being by means of the actions prescribed by the Law, for through the Law comes the full knowledge of sin.
But Israel, who pursued righteousness based on the Law, did not achieve the Law. Why not? Because they did not pursue it on the basis of faith, but as if it were based on achievements. They stumbled over the stone that causes people to stumble.
Righteousness » Brings its own reward
Evil people earn deceptive wages, but those who plant righteousness are truly rewarded.
"Tell the righteous that things will go well, because they will enjoy the fruit of their actions."
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Are delivered out of all troubles
A righteous person will have many troubles, but the LORD will deliver him from them all.
The righteous person is delivered from trouble; it comes upon the wicked instead.
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Are the excellent of the earth
The righteous person is cautious with respect to his neighbor, but the lifestyle of the wicked leads them astray.
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Know the secret of the lord
The intimate counsel of the LORD is for those who fear him so they may know his covenant.
Indeed, a perverse man is utterly disgusting to the LORD, but he takes the upright into his confidence.
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Are loved by God
the LORD gives sight to the blind. The LORD lifts up those who are weighed down. The LORD loves the righteous.
The lifestyle of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but he loves those who ardently pursue righteousness.
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Are enriched
The righteous house is itself a great treasure, but within the revenue of the wicked calamity is at work.
Righteousness » The wicked » Though favored, will not learn
If favor is shown to the wicked, they don't learn righteousness; even in a land of uprightness they act perversely and do not perceive the majesty of the LORD.
He delivered them many times, but they demonstrated rebellion by their evil plans; therefore they sunk deep in their sins.
Righteousness » Saints » Characterized by
Far be it from you to do such a thing to kill the righteous along with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked are treated alike! The Judge of all the earth will do what is right, won't he?"
Therefore the wicked will not escape judgment, nor will sinners have a place in the assembly of the righteous. For the LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will be destroyed.
Righteousness » Christ » Shall execute
In his time Judah will be delivered and Israel will dwell in safety. This is the name by which he will be known: "The LORD Our Righteousness.'
A mighty king who loves justice, you have established fairness. You have exercised justice and righteousness over Jacob.
Righteousness » Promised to saints
to provide for those who grieve in Zion to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, a mantle of praise instead of a spirit of despair." "Then people will call them "Oaks of Righteousness", "The Planting of the LORD", in order to display his splendor.
Then your people will all be righteous; They'll possess the land forever. They are the shoot that the LORD planted, the works of his hands, so that I might be glorified.
Righteousness » Saints » Are servants of
Don't you know that when you offer yourselves to someone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one you obey either of sin, which leads to death, or of obedience, which leads to righteousness?
Righteousness » Saints » Should live in
"He himself bore our sins" in his body on the tree, so that we might die to those sins and live righteously. "By his wounds you have been healed."
It trains us to renounce ungodly living and worldly passions so that we might live sensible, honest, and godly lives in the present age
Righteousness » Saints » Have, imputed
Afterward he received the mark of circumcision as a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised. Therefore, he is the ancestor of all who believe while uncircumcised, in order that righteousness may be credited to them.
Righteousness » Christ » Loves
You love justice and hate wickedness. That is why God, even your God, has anointed you rather than your companions with the oil of gladness.
You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness. That is why God, your God, anointed you rather than your companions with the oil of gladness."
Righteousness » Saints » Do
Little children, don't let anyone deceive you. The person who practices righteousness is righteous, just as the Messiah is righteous.
Since you know that he is righteous, you also know that everyone who practices righteousness has been fathered by God.
Righteousness » Saints » Offer the sacrifice of
Then you will be pleased with right sacrifices, with burnt offerings, and with whole burnt offerings. Then they will offer bulls on your altar. To the Director: A Davidic instruction about Doeg, the Edomite, when he went to Saul and told him, "David went to the house of Abimelech."
Righteousness » Garment of
I put on righteousness like clothing; my just decisions were like a robe and a turban.
"When the king came in to see the guests, he noticed a man there who was not wearing wedding clothes. He asked him, "Friend, how did you get in here without wedding clothes?' But the man was speechless. Then the king told his servants, "Tie his hands and feet, and throw him into the darkness outside!' In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth, read more.
because many are invited, but few are chosen."
Righteousness » Unregenerate man seeks justification by works of
Jesus also told this parable to some people who trusted in themselves, thinking they were righteous, but who looked down on everyone else:
For they are ignorant of the righteousness that comes from God while they try to establish their own, and they have not submitted to God's means to attain righteousness.
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Are heard by God
Therefore, make it your habit to confess your sins to one another and to pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.
Won't God grant his chosen people justice when they cry out to him day and night? Is he slow to help them?
Righteousness » The wicked » Leave off
The words from his mouth are vain and deceptive. He has abandoned behaving wisely and doing good.
Those of you who are making justice taste bitter, and who have thrown righteousness to the ground:
Righteousness » The wicked » Should awake to
Come back to your senses as you should, and stop sinning! For some of you I say this to your shame don't fully know God.
Righteousness » Awaking to righteousness
Come back to your senses as you should, and stop sinning! For some of you I say this to your shame don't fully know God.
Righteousness » Christ » Is made unto his people
It is because of God that you are in union with the Messiah Jesus, who for us has become wisdom from God, as well as our righteousness, sanctification, and redemption.
Righteousness » Counted (regarded) for the sake of obedience
It will be credited as righteousness for us, if we're careful to obey the entire Law in the presence of the LORD our God, as he commanded.'"
Let him pray to God and he will accept him; he will appear before him with joyful shouts!"
Righteousness » Symbolized
Lining each side of the river banks, all sorts of species of fruit trees will be growing. Their leaves will never wither and their fruit will never fail. They will bear fruit every month, because the water that nourishes them will be flowing from the sanctuary. Their fruit will be for food and their leaves will contain substances that promote healing."
Between the city street and the river, the tree of life was visible from each side. It produced twelve kinds of fruit, each month having its own fruit. The leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations.
Righteousness » Has no fellowship with unrighteousness
Stop becoming unevenly yoked with unbelievers. What partnership can righteousness have with lawlessness? What fellowship can light have with darkness?
Righteousness » Ministers should » Be armed with
truthful speech, and divine power; through the weapons of righteousness in the right and left hands;
Righteousness » Fruits of » Varieties
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things.
Righteousness » Saints » Put no trust in their own
As for my zeal, I was a persecutor of the church. As far as righteousness in the Law is concerned, I was blameless. But whatever things were assets to me, these I now consider a loss for the sake of the Messiah. What is more, I continue to consider all these things to be a loss for the sake of what is far more valuable, knowing the Messiah Jesus, my Lord. It is because of him that I have experienced the loss of all those things. Indeed, I consider them rubbish in order to gain the Messiah
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Dwell in security
The one who walks righteously and has spoken sincere words, who rejects gain from extortion and waves his hand, rejecting bribes, who blocks his ears from hearing plots of murder and shuts his eyes against seeing evil this is the one who will live on the heights; his refuge will be a mountain fortress. His food will be supplied, and his water will be guaranteed.
Righteousness » The blessing of God is not to be attributed to our works of
On the contrary, it is because of the wickedness of these nations that the LORD is dispossessing them before you to confirm what the LORD promised by an oath to your ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
Righteousness » Judgment should be executed in
"You are not to be unjust in deciding a case. You are not to show partiality to the poor or honor the great. Instead, decide the case of your neighbor with righteousness."
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Find it with life and honor
Whoever pursues righteousness and gracious love finds life, righteousness, and honor.
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Have their desires granted
What the wicked fears will come about, but the longing of the righteous will be granted.
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Shall flourish as a branch
The person who trusts in his wealth will fall, but the righteous will flourish like green leaves.
Righteousness » Exemplified » David
The LORD dealt with me according to my righteousness, rewarding me according to the degree of my innocence,
Righteousness » Fruits of » Produced » In life
Planted in the LORD's Temple, they will flourish in the courtyard of our God. They will still bear fruit even in old age; they will be luxuriant and green.
Righteousness » Saints » Should have on the breast-plate of
Stand firm, therefore, having fastened the belt of truth around your waist, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
Righteousness » Saints » Are renewed in
and to clothe yourselves with the new nature, which was created according to God's image in righteousness and true holiness.
Righteousness » Is a crown of glory to the aged
Righteousness » The scriptures instruct in
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
Righteousness » Nations exalted by
Righteousness » Fruits of » Perennial
Lining each side of the river banks, all sorts of species of fruit trees will be growing. Their leaves will never wither and their fruit will never fail. They will bear fruit every month, because the water that nourishes them will be flowing from the sanctuary. Their fruit will be for food and their leaves will contain substances that promote healing."
Righteousness » Fruitfulness conditions of fruit-bearing » Spiritual receptivity
But as for what was sown on good soil, this is the person who hears the word, understands it, and produces a crop that yields 100, 60, or 30 times what was sown."
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Are bold as a lion
Righteousness » Exemplified » jacob
In the future, you'll be able to verify my honesty because, when you come to check what I've earned, if you find a goat that's not speckled or spotted or a sheep that's not black, then it will have been stolen by me."
Righteousness » The wicked » Vainly wish to die as those who follow
Who can count the dust of Jacob? Who can number the dust of Israel? Let me die the death of the righteous, and may I end up like him."
Righteousness » Saints » Shall receive a crown of
The victor's crown of righteousness is now waiting for me, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on the day that he comes, and not only to me but also to all who eagerly wait for his appearing.
Righteousness » Saints » Wait for the hope of
Through the Spirit by faith we confidently await the fulfillment of our righteous hope,
Righteousness » Saints » Work, by faith
Through faith they conquered kingdoms, administered justice, received promises, shut the mouths of lions,
Righteousness » Saints » Should seek
seek the LORD, all you humble people of the land, who do what he commands. Seek righteousness! Seek humility! Maybe you will be protected in the Day of the LORD's anger."
Righteousness » fruit of the Spirit
for the fruit that the light produces consists of every form of goodness, righteousness, and truth.
Righteousness » Chastisements yield the fruit of
No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, for those who have been trained by it, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace.
Righteousness » Blessedness of » Being persecuted for
"How blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, because the kingdom from heaven belongs to them!
Righteousness » Blessedness of » Suffering for
But even if you should suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. "Never be afraid of their threats, and never get upset.
Righteousness » Exemplified » Abel
By faith Abel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain did, and by faith he was declared to be righteous, since God himself accepted his offerings. And by faith he continues to speak, even though he is dead.
Righteousness » Fruits of » Grown » Good ground,
But other seeds fell on good soil and produced a crop, some 100, some 60, and some 30 times what was sown.
Righteousness » Saints » Are covered with the robe of
"I will heartily rejoice in the LORD, my soul will delight in my God; for he has wrapped me in garments of salvation; he has arrayed me in a robe of righteousness, just like a bridegroom, like a priest with a garland, and like a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
Righteousness » Christ » Put on, as breast-plate
He put on righteousness like a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation on his head; he put on garments of vengeance for clothing, and wrapped himself in fury like a cloak.
Righteousness » Christ » Was sustained by
He saw that there was no one, and was appalled that there was no one to intervene; so his own arm brought him victory, and his righteous acts upheld him.
Righteousness » Christ » Fulfilled all
But Jesus answered him, "Let it be this way for now, because this is the proper way for us to fulfill all righteousness."
Righteousness » The effect of, shall be quietness and assurance for ever
The effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness will be quietness and confidence forever.
Righteousness » The work of, shall be peace
The effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness will be quietness and confidence forever.
Righteousness » The kingdom of God is
For God's kingdom does not consist of food and drink, but of righteousness, peace, and joy produced by the Holy Spirit.
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Are never forsaken by God
I once was young and now I am old, but I have not seen a righteous person forsaken or his descendants begging for bread.
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Shall be ever remembered
Righteousness » Ministers should » Be preachers of
and if he did not spare the ancient world but protected Noah, a righteous preacher, along with seven others when he brought the flood on the world of ungodly people;
Righteousness » Ministers should » Be clothed with
May your priests be clothed with righteousness and may your godly ones shout for joy.
Righteousness » Blessedness of » Hungering and thirsting after
"How blessed are those who are hungry and thirsty for righteousness, because it is they who will be satisfied!
Righteousness » Blessedness of » Turning others to
Those who manifest wisdom will shine like the brightness of the expanse of heaven, and those who turn many to righteousness will shine like the stars for ever and ever.
Righteousness » Blessedness of » Doing
Righteousness » The wicked » Should break off their sins by
Therefore, your majesty, may my advice be acceptable to you: Stop your sinning, do what's right, and put a stop to your wickedness by showing kindness to the oppressed. Perhaps your tranquility will continue."
Righteousness » The wicked » Should sow to themselves in
Sow in righteousness in your own interest, reap in gracious love, break up your own unprepared ground; It is now time to inquire of the LORD, until he comes to pour out righteousness for you.
Righteousness » The wicked » Make mention of God, not it
"Listen to this, house of Jacob, you who are called by the name of Israel, and who have come forth from Judah's loins; you who swear oaths in the name of the LORD and invoke the God of Israel but not in truth, nor in good faith.
Righteousness » The wicked » Hate those who follow
Righteousness » The wicked » Follow not after
What can we say, then? Gentiles, who were not pursuing righteousness, have attained righteousness, a righteousness that comes through faith.
Righteousness » The wicked » Are free from
For when you were slaves of sin, you were "free" as far as righteousness was concerned.
Righteousness » The wicked » Do not
This is how God's children and the Devil's children are distinguished. No person who fails to practice righteousness and to love his brother is from God.
Righteousness » Saints » Should yield their members servants to
I am speaking in simple terms because of the frailty of your human nature. Just as you once offered the parts of your body as slaves to impurity and to greater and greater disobedience, so now, in the same way, you must offer the parts of your body as slaves to righteousness that leads to sanctification.
Righteousness » Saints » Count their own, as filthy rags
All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like a filthy rag; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind, our iniquities sweep us away.
Righteousness » Christ » Has brought in everlasting
Seventy weeks have been decreed concerning your people and your holy city: to restrain transgression, to put an end to sin, to make atonement for lawlessness, to establish everlasting righteousness, to conclude vision and prophecy, and to anoint the Most Holy Place.
Righteousness » Christ » Is the end of the law for
For the Messiah is the culmination of the Law as far as righteousness is concerned for everyone who believes.
Righteousness » Saints » Hunger and thirst after
"How blessed are those who are hungry and thirsty for righteousness, because it is they who will be satisfied!
Righteousness » Saints » Shall see God's face in
But as for me, justified, I will behold your face; when I awake, your presence will satisfy me. To the Director: By the servant of the LORD, David, who spoke the words of this song to the LORD on the day when the LORD delivered him from the hands of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul.
Righteousness » Saints » Pray for the spirit of
God, create a pure heart in me, and renew a right attitude within me.
Righteousness » Christ » Was girt with
Righteousness will be the sash around his loins, and faithfulness the belt around his waist."
Righteousness » Christ » Is the son of
But the Sun of Righteousness will arise with healing in its light for those who fear my name. You will go out and leap like calves released from their stalls
Righteousness » Saints » Know
Listen to me, you who know righteousness, you people who have my instruction in their hearts. Don't fear the insults of mortals, and don't be dismayed at their hateful words.
Righteousness » Saints » Should yield their members as instruments of
Stop offering the parts of your body to sin as instruments of unrighteousness. Instead, offer yourselves to God as people who have been brought from death to life and the parts of your body as instruments of righteousness to God.
Righteousness » Saints » Walk before God in
Righteousness » Saints » Follow after
"Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness, you who seek the LORD! Look to the rock from which you were cut, to the quarry from which you were hewn.
Righteousness » Judgments designed to lead to
My soul yearns for you in the night; my spirit within me searches for you. For when your judgments come upon the earth, the world's inhabitants learn righteousness.
Righteousness » Shall be glad in the lord
The righteous rejoiced in the LORD, because they had fled to him for refuge. Let all the upright in heart exult. To the Director: A song. Lyrics by David.
Righteousness » An evidence of the new birth
Since you know that he is righteous, you also know that everyone who practices righteousness has been fathered by God.
Righteousness » Fruitfulness conditions of fruit-bearing » Death of the old life
Truly, I tell all of you emphatically, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone. But if it dies, it produces a lot of grain.
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Are accepted with God
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Are tried by God
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Are blessed by God
Indeed, you will bless the righteous one, LORD, like a large shield, you will surround him with favor. To the Director: With stringed instruments. On an eight-stringed harp. A Davidic Psalm
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Are righteous
Little children, don't let anyone deceive you. The person who practices righteousness is righteous, just as the Messiah is righteous.
Righteousness » Ministers should » Reason of
As Paul talked about righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became afraid and said, "For the present you may go. When I get a chance, I will send for you again."
Righteousness » Blessedness of » Having imputed, without works
Likewise, David also speaks of the blessedness of the person whom God regards as righteous apart from actions:
Righteousness » The wicked » Love lying rather than
Righteousness » The wicked » Are enemies of
and said, "You're full of every form of deception and trickery, you son of the Devil, you enemy of all that is right! You'll never stop perverting the straight ways of the Lord, will you?
Righteousness » Fruits of » Product of » Heavenly wisdom
However, the wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, willing to yield, full of compassion and good deeds, and without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy.
Righteousness » Saints » Are led in the paths of
Righteousness » Saints » Receive, from God
This person will receive blessing from the LORD and righteousness from the God of his salvation.
Righteousness » Christ » Preached
In the great congregation I have proclaimed the righteous good news. Behold, I did not seal my lips, LORD, as you know.
Righteousness » Righteousness belonging to the lord
"To you, Lord, belongs righteousness, but to us, open humiliation even to this day, to the men of Judah, the residents of Jerusalem, and to all Israel, both those who are nearby and those who are far away in all the lands to which you drove them because of their unfaithful acts that they committed against you.
Righteousness » God looks for
For the vineyard of the LORD of the Heavenly Armies is the house of Israel, and the men of Judah are the garden in which he delights. He looked for justice, but saw only bloodshed; he searched for righteousness, but heard only an outcry!
Righteousness » God loves
Indeed, the LORD is righteous; he loves righteousness; the upright will see him face-to-face. To the Director: On an eight stringed harp. A Davidic Psalm.
Righteousness » Fruitfulness conditions of fruit-bearing » Contact with living water
He will be like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in its season, and whose leaf does not wither. He will prosper in everything he does.
Righteousness » Fruitfulness conditions of fruit-bearing » Chastening, or pruning
He cuts off every branch that does not produce fruit in me, and he cuts back every branch that does produce fruit, so that it might produce more fruit.
Righteousness » Saints » Should serve God in
Righteousness » Saints » Put on
I put on righteousness like clothing; my just decisions were like a robe and a turban.
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Shall hold on their way
But the righteous person will hold to his way, and those with clean hands will grow stronger and stronger."
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Are exalted by God
He won't stop looking at righteous people; he seats them on thrones with kings forever, and they are exalted.
Righteousness » Not letting your righteousness go
I'll retain my righteousness and not compromise it; my conscience won't rebuke me at any time.
Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Righteousness
Then you will be pleased with right sacrifices, with burnt offerings, and with whole burnt offerings. Then they will offer bulls on your altar. To the Director: A Davidic instruction about Doeg, the Edomite, when he went to Saul and told him, "David went to the house of Abimelech."
Topics on Righteousness
Christ Our Righteousness
1 Corinthians 1:30It is because of God that you are in union with the Messiah Jesus, who for us has become wisdom from God, as well as our righteousness, sanctification, and redemption.
Civic Righteousness
Proverbs 11:11Through the blessing of the righteous a city is built up, but what the wicked say tears it down.
Clothed With Righteousness
Job 29:14I put on righteousness like clothing; my just decisions were like a robe and a turban.
Distinctives Of Righteousness
Proverbs 11:10The city rejoices when the righteous prosper, and when the wicked perish there is jubilation.
Fruits Of Righteousness
Psalm 1:3He will be like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in its season, and whose leaf does not wither. He will prosper in everything he does.
God, Righteousness Of
Psalm 119:137LORD, you are righteous, and your judgments are right.
Imputed Righteousness
Isaiah 46:13My righteousness is brought near and it's not far off, and my salvation won't delay. I'll grant salvation in Zion, and to Israel, my glory."
Paths Of Righteousness
Proverbs 4:11I have directed you in the way of wisdom, and I have led you along straight paths.
People In Righteousness
Job 27:6I'll retain my righteousness and not compromise it; my conscience won't rebuke me at any time.
Righteousness imputed
2 Corinthians 5:21God made the one who did not know sin to be sin for us, so that God's righteousness would be produced in us.
Righteousness Of Christ
Isaiah 53:11Out of the suffering of his soul he will see light and find satisfaction. And through his knowledge his servant, the righteous one, will make many righteous, and he will bear their iniquities.
Righteousness, As Faith
Isaiah 64:6All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like a filthy rag; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind, our iniquities sweep us away.
Righteousness, Of Believers
Deuteronomy 6:25It will be credited as righteousness for us, if we're careful to obey the entire Law in the presence of the LORD our God, as he commanded.'"
Self Righteousness, And The Gospel
Job 9:2"Indeed, I'm fully aware that this is so, but how can a person become right with God?
Self Righteousness, Nature Of
Romans 10:3For they are ignorant of the righteousness that comes from God while they try to establish their own, and they have not submitted to God's means to attain righteousness.