Righteousness (4/5)

Let those who are wise understand these things. Let those with discernment… Hosea 14:9

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Let those who are wise understand these things.
Let those with discernment listen carefully.
The paths of the Lord are true and right,
and righteous people live by walking in them.
But in those paths sinners stumble and fall.
Hosea 14:9 wisdom understanding
He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest.
He is a shield to those who walk with integrity.
Proverbs 2:7 blessing protection blameless

For no one can ever be made right with God by doing what the law commands. The law simply shows us how sinful we are.
Romans 3:20 sin law
I will teach you wisdom’s ways
and lead you in straight paths.
Proverbs 4:11 wisdom learning
The words of the godly are like sterling silver;
the heart of a fool is worthless.
Proverbs 10:20 valuable speaking
Direct your children onto the right path,
and when they are older, they will not leave it.
Proverbs 22:6 family children
Joyful are people of integrity,
who follow the instructions of the Lord.
Psalm 119:1 law life blameless
The godly are showered with blessings;
the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions.
Proverbs 10:6 speaking blessing
Then Peter replied, “I see very clearly that God shows no favoritism. In every nation he accepts those who fear him and do what is right.”
Acts 10:34-35 obedience evangelism
Think carefully about what is right, and stop sinning. For to your shame I say that some of you don’t know God at all.
1 Corinthians 15:34 sin conversion understanding
But he knows where I am going.
And when he tests me, I will come out as pure as gold.
For I have stayed on God’s paths;
I have followed his ways and not turned aside.
Job 23:10-11 blameless
For this light within you produces only what is good and right and true.
Ephesians 5:9 light goodness truth
The hopes of the godly result in happiness,
but the expectations of the wicked come to nothing.
Proverbs 10:28 hope patience joy
We have happy memories of the godly,
but the name of a wicked person rots away.
Proverbs 10:7 sin blessing
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. And now the prize awaits me—the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on the day of his return. And the prize is not just for me but for all who eagerly look forward to his appearing.
2 Timothy 4:7-8 faith reward judgment
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 sin sacrifice conversion
Look at the proud!
They trust in themselves, and their lives are crooked.
But the righteous will live by their faithfulness to God.
Habakkuk 2:4 life reliability faith
He is the Rock; his deeds are perfect.
Everything he does is just and fair.
He is a faithful God who does no wrong;
how just and upright he is!
Deuteronomy 32:4 holiness reliability
For God is the one who provides seed for the farmer and then bread to eat. In the same way, he will provide and increase your resources and then produce a great harvest of generosity in you.
2 Corinthians 9:10 food giving generosity
Lord, we show our trust in you by obeying your laws;
our heart’s desire is to glorify your name.
Isaiah 26:8 law desires
If you will listen carefully to the voice of the Lord your God and do what is right in his sight, obeying his commands and keeping all his decrees, then I will not make you suffer any of the diseases I sent on the Egyptians; for I am the Lord who heals you.
Exodus 15:26 listening sickness healing
Riches won’t help on the day of judgment,
but right living can save you from death.
Proverbs 11:4 money materialism punishment
I don’t want you to die, says the Sovereign Lord. Turn back and live!
Ezekiel 18:32 conversion death eternal life
For you bless the godly, O Lord;
you surround them with your shield of love.
Psalm 5:12 blessing protection
He guards the paths of the just
and protects those who are faithful to him.
Proverbs 2:8 protection obedience faithfulness