Right (2/4)

Then you will understand what is right, just, and fair, and you… Proverbs 2:9

Then you will understand what is right, just, and fair, and you will find the right way to go. Proverbs 2:9	Then you will understand righteousness and justice, Equity and every good path. righteousness goodness honesty
For this light within you produces only what is good and right and true. Ephesians 5:9	For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth. light goodness righteousness

Everyone enjoys a fitting reply; it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time! Proverbs 15:23	A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, And a word spoken in due season, how good it is! speaking joy
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	If you diligently heed the voice of the Lord your God and do what is right in His sight, give ear to His commandments and keep all His statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you which I have brought on the Egyptians. For I am the Lord who heals you. listening sickness healing
The Lord is more pleased when we do what is right and just than when we offer him sacrifices. Proverbs 21:3	To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. honesty righteousness sacrifice
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	Then Peter opened his mouth and said: “In truth I perceive that God shows no partiality. But in every nation whoever fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by Him.” obedience righteousness evangelism
I will teach you wisdom’s ways and lead you in straight paths. Proverbs 4:11	I have taught you in the way of wisdom; I have led you in right paths. wisdom learning righteousness
But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don’t worry or be afraid of their threats. 1 Peter 3:14	But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.” righteousness suffering fear
Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you. Proverbs 4:25	Let your eyes look straight ahead, And your eyelids look right before you. honesty reliability righteousness
Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it. Proverbs 22:6	Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it. righteousness family children
So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. Galatians 6:9	And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. righteousness reward patience
Those who lead blameless lives and do what is right, speaking the truth from sincere hearts. Those who refuse to gossip or harm their neighbors or speak evil of their friends. Psalm 15:2-3	He who walks uprightly, And works righteousness, And speaks the truth in his heart; He who does not backbite with his tongue, Nor does evil to his neighbor, Nor does he take up a reproach against his friend. truth blameless gossip
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	Awake to righteousness, and do not sin; for some do not have the knowledge of God. I speak this to your shame. righteousness sin conversion
Show me the right path, O Lord; point out the road for me to follow. Psalm 25:4	Show me Your ways, O Lord; Teach me Your paths. life learning
We should help others do what is right and build them up in the Lord. Romans 15:2	Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading to edification. selfishness encouragement neighbor
Tainted wealth has no lasting value, but right living can save your life. Proverbs 10:2	Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, But righteousness delivers from death. honesty money righteousness
Give justice to the poor and the orphan; uphold the rights of the oppressed and the destitute. Psalm 82:3	Defend the poor and fatherless; Do justice to the afflicted and needy. orphans neighbor righteousness
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	Behold the proud, His soul is not upright in him; But the just shall live by his faith. righteousness life reliability
Riches won’t help on the day of judgment, but right living can save you from death. Proverbs 11:4	Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, But righteousness delivers from death. money righteousness materialism
No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8	He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God? law righteousness humility
God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. Matthew 5:10	Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. righteousness kingdom persecution
And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Philippians 4:8	Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. truth righteousness thoughts
The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right; his ears are open to their cries for help. Psalm 34:15	The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, And His ears are open to their cry. righteousness listening
Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and glorify and honor the King of heaven. All his acts are just and true, and he is able to humble the proud. Daniel 4:37	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. righteousness humility worship
O Lord, I have come to you for protection; don’t let me be disgraced. Save me, for you do what is right. Psalm 31:1	In You, O Lord, I put my trust; Let me never be ashamed; Deliver me in Your righteousness. righteousness redeemer dependence

Dear brothers and sisters, we can’t help but thank God for you, because your faith is flourishing and your love for one another is growing.

We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other.

Bible verse of the day

For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love.

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