Quotes about Righteousness

The result of righteousness will be peace; the effect of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever. Isaiah 32:17

I will hope continually and will praise You more and more. My mouth will tell about Your righteousness … all day long. Psalm 71:14—15

There is certainly no righteous man on the earth who does good and never sins. Ecclesiastes 7:20

The key to peace is authority—peace is the fruit of an obedient, righteous life.

I am the LORD, and there is no other… . I, the LORD, speak truthfully; I say what is right. Isaiah 45:18—19

Lord, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—help me to make the choice to think about such things. (Phil. 4:8) Lord God, help me to feed the Spirit, not the flesh! Changing the way I think will change the way I feel!

Enoch was taken away so that he did not experience death… . He was approved, having pleased God. Hebrews 11:5

God is indeed the righteous Judge. When Christ returns, those who rejected Him will literally cry to the mountains, "'Fall on us!' and to the hills, 'Cover us!'" (Luke 23:30). Judgment is coming, but may the thought of it cause us to weep, plead, and pray. Never boast or feel satisfaction. Only one thing stands between us and the lost: a blood-stained cross.

What does the Scripture say? " Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him for righteousness." Romans 4:3

So it's clear that nothing good can come from our good works. God insists in Scripture that believing Him is what He credits to our account as righteousness. And He gets to make the rules.

Remember Matthew 6:33? "Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

Wise God, You promise to guide the humble in what is right and teach them Your way. (Ps. 25:9) Give me a humble heart so I will follow You in what is right and learn Your way.