Quotes about Righteousness

For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive what is due him for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad. 2 Corinthians 5:10

It may sound as if Elizabeth and her husband were obedient and so earned God's approval, but, in truth, it was the other way around. God's power and strength at work in their lives made it possible for them to do the right thing in the first place.

The proud person always wants to do the right thing, the great thing. But because he wants to do it in his own strength, he is fighting not with man, but with God.

None are so sinful that they cannot find strength, purity, and righteousness in Jesus, who died for them.

No ability, no strength and force, no power of intellect or power of wealth, shall avail us, if we have not the root of right living in us.

Christian hope does not promise successful days to the rich and the strong, but resurrection and life to those who must exist in the shadows of death. Success is no name of God. Righteousness is.

No greater wrong can ever be done than to put a good man at the mercy of a bad, while telling him not to defend himself or his fellows; in no way can the success of evil be made surer or quicker.

He said God could distinguish a sinner from a sin.

I think God's justice is making wrongs right.

When you are committed to doing what's right, you are sowing seeds for God's blessings. You will never go wrong by taking the high road and doing more that is required.

You may have people coming against you, trying to discredit you, make you look bad. You don't have to fight that battle; just outlast them, just keep doing the right thing. Keep being faithful each day and God will take care of who's trying to stop you.

Stay on the high road. Let God be your vindicator. Let Him pay your enemies back. He sees what's happening. He sees every injustice, every hurt, every wrong. If you'll leave it up to God, He'll vindicate you better than you can vindicate yourself.