Quotes about Righteousness

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.

When God desires to do "a new thing" (Isa. 43:19), He purposely seeks out a few righteous renegades who don't have a problem breaking the mold! Mold-breakers are usually people who don't care much about popularity or tradition.

I know that the Lord is always on the side of the right; but it is my constant anxiety and prayer that I and this nation may be on the Lord's side.

A Jew asks over and over, "What is fair? What is just? Who is a good man, and why?

Our decision every day must be to live a righteous life—not in our own strength, but by the enablement of the Holy Spirit in us. We must acknowledge that we depend on God and choose to live our life for Him. Even though we are a new creation, we still must decide to live like we are.

When our heart wants to live in purity & do the right thing, God will keep us from falling into sin.

Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, • having put on the breastplate of righteousness, • and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; • above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.

Lord, I know my only hope for deliverance and restoration in my life is found in You. You have saved me for eternity and for Your glory, and nothing is impossible with You. I pray You will not give up on me until I am completely set free and restored to total wholeness, and my righteousness shines forth like the morning sun.

The 7-Day Prayer Warrior Experience Day 1: Put on the Whole Armor Day 2: Gird Your Waist with the Truth Day 3: Put On the Breastplate of Righteousness Day 4: Shoe Your Feet with the Preparation of the Gospel of Peace Day 5: Take the Shield of Faith Day 6: Take the Helmet of Salvation Day 7: Take the Sword of the Spirit, Which Is the Word of God In Closing