Quotes about Righteousness
The righteousness of Jesus Christ is one of those great mysteries, which the angels desire to look into, and seems to be one of the first lessons that God taught men after the fall.
— George Whitefield
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.
— Soren Kierkegaard
In the person of Christ God beholds a holiness which abides His closest scrutiny, yea, which rejoices and satisfies His heart; and whatever Christ is before God, He is for His people.
— AW Pink
I've never stopped trying to do what's right. I'm not doing it to earn favor with God. I'm doing it because it's the right thing to do.
— John Wooden
God is righteous in making the sinner righteous.
— Joseph Prince
The Holy Spirit upon my left leads my feet without ceasing into the camp of the righteous and into the tents of the free.
— Maya Angelou
A sin...consists in doing, saying, thinking, or imagining anything that is not in perfect conformity with the mind and law of God.
— JC Ryle
God sometimes allows us to feel anger so we'll recognize when we're being mistreated. But even when we experience true injustices in our lives, we must not vent our anger in an improper way.
— Joyce Meyer
Though it may seem overdue, righteousness is always rewarded. Don't be impatient with God. He'll never forget to reward your efforts for Him.
— David Jeremiah
God has set up a high standard of righteousness. He has made plain a distinction between human and divine wisdom. All who work on Christ's side must work to save, not to destroy.
— Ellen White
Hell is the wrath of God--His hate of sin.
— Philip James Bailey
If it is true, if it is beautiful, if it is honorable, if it is right, then claim it. Because it is from God. And you belong to God.
— Rob Bell