Quotes about Righteousness

The purified righteous man has become a coin of the Lord, and has the impress of his King stamped upon him.

Men love everything but righteousness and fear everything but God.

To the self-righteous, being judged according to deeds does not seem too alarming but to the man who knows himself the thought is terrifying.

The subject then of these chapters may be stated thus, - man's only righteousness is through the mercy of God in Christ, which being offered by the Gospel is apprehended by faith.

The company of just and righteous men is better than wealth and a rich estate.

Christianity does not work" is the message sent into the world when we fail to live a righteous life.

It's up to you to choose whether you're going to use your body, which includes your brain, for sin or for the sake of righteousness.

While being reviled, [Jesus] did not revile in return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but kept entrusting Himself to Him who judges righteously (1 Peter 2:23).

Morality is truth in full bloom.

The prosperity of right is that it is always beautiful and pure.

Everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God. Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls.

Genuine sanctification has a 'continued orientation toward justification.