Posts Tagged ‘ Righteousness ’
The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.
Luke 6:45, ESV
No one is truly good apart from Christ. All we do and say is tainted by our sinful nature.
In Christ, we are made clean and clothed in righteousness, able to do truly good works.
For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
2 Corinthians 5:21, ESV
Christ took our punishment and imbues us with His righteousness that we might spread His light to whole world.
Righteousness guards him whose way is blameless, but sin overthrows the wicked.
Proverbs 13:6, ESV
Our righteousness is found in Christ alone, and without turning and believing that we are destined for eternal destruction.
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“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Matthew 5:10, ESV
Jesus promised persecution and problems in this life following Him, so we should encourage each other and take hope that He is with us.
He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son
Colossians 1:13, ESV
In Christ, we no longer are slave to sin, but we are clothed in the righteousness of Christ and given freedom.
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
Matthew 6:33, ESV
Whether the fruit of the Spirit, gifts of the Spirit, peace with others, or other blessings, none of this comes if you are not seeking the Kingdom and righteousness of God through Jesus Christ by the Holy Spirit.
Do not seek gifts and blessings. Seek God.
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
2 Timothy 3:16-17, ESV
We need not unhitch from the Old Testament nor attempt to reinterpret any of the Bible for our modern context.
All of Scripture points us to the Son of God, Jesus, amd shows us the best way to imitate Him in righteousness.
To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:3, ESV
We no longer need to offer animal sacrifices to God, but we must sacrifice our own rights and desires to God’s will to spread His righteousness and fight injustice in our world.
Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.”
John 6:35, ESV
Firstly, we are blessed when we hunger and thirst for righteousness, for we will be satisfied. (Matthew 5:6)
Secondly, all our appetites shall be satisfied in the Lord, most especially in eternal life.
But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.
Amos 5:24, ESV
Do not let circumstances push you from God. Rather, let God work in and through you in your circumstances for justice and His glory.
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