Righteousness (5/5)

The hopes of the godly result in happiness, but the expectations of… Proverbs 10:28

The hopes of the godly result in happiness,
but the expectations of the wicked come to nothing.
Proverbs 10:28 hope patience joy
For we will be counted as righteous when we obey all the commands the Lord our God has given us.
Deuteronomy 6:25 obedience law

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
Don’t get sidetracked;
keep your feet from following evil.
Proverbs 4:27 evil following self-control
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 law goodness food
For you bless the godly, O Lord;
you surround them with your shield of love.
Psalm 5:12 blessing protection
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
We cannot imagine the power of the Almighty;
but even though he is just and righteous,
he does not destroy us.
Job 37:23 God strength
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 prophecy easter humility
For this light within you produces only what is good and right and true.
Ephesians 5:9 light goodness truth
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
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 grace law Jesus
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 desires temptation evil
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 seeking protection 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 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 Holy Spirit mediator sin