Righteousness (5/5)

Do not let any part of your body become an instrument of… Romans 6:13

Do not let any part of your body become an instrument of evil to serve sin. Instead, give yourselves completely to God, for you were dead, but now you have new life. So use your whole body as an instrument to do what is right for the glory of 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
For if you are trying to make yourselves right with God by keeping the law, you have been cut off from Christ! You have fallen away from God’s grace. Galatians 5:4	You are severed from Christ, you who would be justified by the law; you have fallen away from grace. grace law Jesus

For this light within you produces only what is good and right and true. Ephesians 5:9	For the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true. light goodness truth
We cannot imagine the power of the Almighty; but even though he is just and righteous, he does not destroy us. Job 37:23	The Almighty—we cannot find him; he is great in power; justice and abundant righteousness he will not violate. God strength
You say, “I am allowed to do anything”—but not everything is good for you. You say, “I am allowed to do anything”—but not everything is beneficial. 1 Corinthians 10:23	“All things are lawful,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful,” but not all things build up. law goodness food
God alone, who gave the law, is the Judge. He alone has the power to save or to destroy. So what right do you have to judge your neighbor? 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
The wicked borrow and never repay, but the godly are generous givers. Psalm 37:21	The wicked borrows but does not pay back, but the righteous is generous and gives. debt money giving
He saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through 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
Don’t get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil. Proverbs 4:27	Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your foot away from evil. evil following self-control
The Lord opens the eyes of the blind. The Lord lifts up those who are weighed down. The Lord loves the godly. 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
Let the wicked change their ways and banish the very thought of doing wrong. Let them turn to the Lord that he may have mercy on them. Yes, turn to our God, for he will forgive generously. 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
Rejoice, O people of Zion! Shout in triumph, O people of Jerusalem! Look, your king is coming to you. He is righteous and victorious, yet he is humble, riding on a donkey— riding on a donkey’s colt. Zechariah 9:9	Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. prophecy easter humility
Fear the Lord and judge with integrity, for the Lord our God does not tolerate perverted justice, partiality, or the taking of bribes. 2 Chronicles 19:7	Now then, let the fear of the Lord be upon you. Be careful what you do, for there is no injustice with the Lord our God, or partiality or taking bribes. awe honesty
And when he comes, he will convict the world of its sin, and of God’s righteousness, and of the coming judgment. John 16:8	And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment. Holy Spirit mediator sin
Seek the Lord, all who are humble, and follow his commands. Seek to do what is right and to live humbly. Perhaps even yet the Lord will protect you— protect you from his anger on that day of destruction. Zephaniah 2:3	Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land, who do his just commands; seek righteousness; seek humility; perhaps you may be hidden on the day of the anger of the Lord. seeking protection humility
Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts. 2 Timothy 2:22	So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. desires temptation evil
Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. Ephesians 6:14-16	Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one. truth evangelism peace