Righteousness (4/5)

But he who did not know, yet committed things deserving of stripes… Luke 12:48

But he who did not know, yet committed things deserving of stripes, shall be beaten with few. For everyone to whom much is given, from him much will be required; and to whom much has been committed, of him they will ask the more. Luke 12:48	But the one who did not know, and did what deserved a beating, will receive a light beating. Everyone to whom much was given, of him much will be required, and from him to whom they entrusted much, they will demand the more. obedience punishment
With my soul I have desired You in the night, Yes, by my spirit within me I will seek You early; For when Your judgments are in the earth, The inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness. Isaiah 26:9	My soul yearns for you in the night; my spirit within me earnestly seeks you. For when your judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world learn righteousness. judgment learning

Therefore by the deeds of the law no flesh will be justified in His sight, for by the law is the knowledge of sin. Romans 3:20	For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin. sin law
And do not present your members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but present yourselves to God as being alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. Romans 6:13	Do not present your members to sin as instruments for unrighteousness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life, and your members to God as instruments for righteousness. sin sacrifice conversion
The memory of the righteous is blessed, But the name of the wicked will rot. Proverbs 10:7	The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot. sin blessing
I do not set aside the grace of God; for if righteousness comes through the law, then Christ died in vain. Galatians 2:21	I do not nullify the grace of God, for if righteousness were through the law, then Christ died for no purpose. grace law Jesus
Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness. 2 Corinthians 9:10	He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness. food giving generosity
Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, But righteousness delivers from death. Proverbs 11:4	Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. money materialism punishment
Awake to righteousness, and do not sin; for some do not have the knowledge of God. I speak this to your shame. 1 Corinthians 15:34	Wake up from your drunken stupor, as is right, and do not go on sinning. For some have no knowledge of God. I say this to your shame. sin conversion understanding
I have taught you in the way of wisdom; I have led you in right paths. Proverbs 4:11	I have taught you the way of wisdom; I have led you in the paths of uprightness. wisdom learning
Whoever commits sin also commits lawlessness, and sin is lawlessness. 1 John 3:4	Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness; sin is lawlessness. sin law
Behold the proud, His soul is not upright in him; But the just shall live by his faith. Habakkuk 2:4	Behold, his soul is puffed up; it is not upright within him, but the righteous shall live by his faith. life reliability faith
The tongue of the righteous is choice silver; The heart of the wicked is worth little. Proverbs 10:20	The tongue of the righteous is choice silver; the heart of the wicked is of little worth. valuable speaking
Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit. Titus 3:5	He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit. salvation Holy Spirit rebirth
But He knows the way that I take; When He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold. My foot has held fast to His steps; I have kept His way and not turned aside. Job 23:10-11	But he knows the way that I take; when he has tried me, I shall come out as gold. My foot has held fast to his steps; I have kept his way and have not turned aside. blameless
The wicked borrows and does not repay, But the righteous shows mercy and gives. Psalm 37:21	The wicked borrows but does not pay back, but the righteous is generous and gives. debt money giving
Let your eyes look straight ahead, And your eyelids look right before you. Proverbs 4:25	Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you. honesty reliability
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8	I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing. faith reward judgment
Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and extol and honor the King of heaven, all of whose works are truth, and His ways justice. And those who walk in pride He is able to put down. Daniel 4:37	Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and extol and honor the King of heaven, for all his works are right and his ways are just; and those who walk in pride he is able to humble. humility worship pride
He guards the paths of justice, And preserves the way of His saints. Proverbs 2:8	Guarding the paths of justice and watching over the way of his saints. protection obedience faithfulness
“For I have no pleasure in the death of one who dies,” says the Lord God. “Therefore turn and live!” Ezekiel 18:32	For I have no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Lord God; so turn, and live. conversion death eternal life
Yes, in the way of Your judgments, O Lord, we have waited for You; The desire of our soul is for Your name And for the remembrance of You. Isaiah 26:8	In the path of your judgments, O Lord, we wait for you; your name and remembrance are the desire of our soul. law desires
There is one Lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy. Who are you to judge another? James 4:12	There is only one lawgiver and judge, he who is able to save and to destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor? law judgment salvation
Let the wicked forsake his way, And the unrighteous man his thoughts; Let him return to the Lord, And He will have mercy on him; And to our God, For He will abundantly pardon. Isaiah 55:7	Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the Lord, that he may have compassion on him, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. conversion forgiveness life
The Lord opens the eyes of the blind; The Lord raises those who are bowed down; The Lord loves the righteous. Psalm 146:8	The Lord opens the eyes of the blind. The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down; the Lord loves the righteous. sickness healing sadness