Righteousness (5/5)

We can’t reach the Almighty. He is exalted in power. In justice… Job 37:23

We can’t reach the Almighty. He is exalted in power. In justice and great righteousness, he will not oppress. Job 37:23	We cannot imagine the power of the Almighty; but even though he is just and righteous, he does not destroy us. God strength
For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth. Ephesians 5:9	For this light within you produces only what is good and right and true. light goodness truth

You are alienated from Christ, you who desire to be justified by the law. You have fallen away from grace. Galatians 5:4	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. grace law Jesus
“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are profitable. “All things are lawful for me,” but not all things build up. 1 Corinthians 10:23	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. law goodness food
Not by works of righteousness which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us through the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit. Titus 3:5	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. salvation Holy Spirit rebirth
Only one is the lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy. But who are you to judge another? James 4:12	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? law judgment salvation
The wicked borrow, and don’t pay back, but the righteous give generously. Psalm 37:21	The wicked borrow and never repay, but the godly are generous givers. debt money giving
If you will diligently listen to Yahweh your God’s voice, and will do that which is right in his eyes, and will pay attention to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you which I have put on the Egyptians; for I am Yahweh who heals you. Exodus 15:26	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. listening sickness healing
Yahweh opens the eyes of the blind. Yahweh raises up those who are bowed down. Yahweh loves the righteous. Psalm 146:8	The Lord opens the eyes of the blind. The Lord lifts up those who are weighed down. The Lord loves the godly. sickness healing sadness
Don’t turn to the right hand nor to the left. Remove your foot from evil. Proverbs 4:27	Don’t get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil. evil following self-control
Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts. Let him return to Yahweh, and he will have mercy on him, to our God, for he will freely pardon. Isaiah 55:7	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. conversion forgiveness life
Rejoice greatly, daughter of Zion! Shout, daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King comes to you! He is righteous, and having salvation; lowly, and riding on a donkey, even on a colt, the foal of a donkey. Zechariah 9:9	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. prophecy easter humility
Now therefore let the fear of Yahweh be on you. Take heed and do it; for there is no iniquity with Yahweh our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of bribes. 2 Chronicles 19:7	Fear the Lord and judge with integrity, for the Lord our God does not tolerate perverted justice, partiality, or the taking of bribes. awe honesty
Seek Yahweh, all you humble of the land, who have kept his ordinances. Seek righteousness. Seek humility. It may be that you will be hidden in the day of Yahweh’s anger. Zephaniah 2:3	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. seeking protection humility
Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 2 Timothy 2:22	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. desires temptation evil
When he has come, he will convict the world about sin, about righteousness, and about judgment. John 16:8	And when he comes, he will convict the world of its sin, and of God’s righteousness, and of the coming judgment. Holy Spirit mediator sin
Stand therefore, having the utility belt of truth buckled around your waist, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having fitted your feet with the preparation of the Good News of peace, above all, taking up the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one. Ephesians 6:14-16	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. truth evangelism peace