Righteousness (2/3)

For Christ is the fulfillment of the Law for the justification of… Romans 10:4

For Christ is the fulfillment of the Law for the justification of all who believe.
Romans 10:4 faith law righteousness
If we are diligent in observing all of these commandments before the Lord, our God, as he commanded of us, then this will be our righteousness.
Deuteronomy 6:25 obedience law righteousness

Seek the Lord,
all you humble of the land
who obey his commands.
Seek righteousness, seek humility;
then perhaps you may find shelter
on the day of the Lord’s anger.
Zephaniah 2:3 seeking protection humility
Hence, as sin’s reign resulted in death, so the grace of God also might reign through righteousness resulting in eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans 5:21 sin grace eternal life
Blessed are those who are persecuted in the cause of justice,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:10 righteousness kingdom persecution
But for you who fear my name
the sun of justice will arise
with its healing rays.
You will emerge leaping
like calves released from the stall.
Malachi 3:20 joy righteousness healing
But from everlasting to everlasting
the kindness of the Lord is with those who fear him,
and his righteousness with their children’s children,
with those who keep his covenant
and diligently observe his commandments.
Psalm 103:17-18 reliability law family
Nor should you present any part of your body as an instrument for wickedness leading to sin. Rather, present yourselves to God as having been raised from death to life and the parts of your body to God as instruments for righteousness.
Romans 6:13 sin righteousness sacrifice
I have fought the good fight; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith. Now waiting for me is the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that Day—and not only to me, but to all those who have eagerly longed for his appearance.
2 Timothy 4:7-8 faith righteousness reward
Commit your way to the Lord;
place your trust in him, and he will act.
He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn,
and the justice of your cause, like the noonday.
Psalm 37:5-6 trust righteousness life
To do what is right and just
is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:3 honesty righteousness sacrifice
I have instructed you in the ways of wisdom
and led you along the paths of righteousness.
Proverbs 4:11 wisdom learning righteousness
Stand firm, then, with the belt of truth fastened around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness clothing you, and with your feet shod in zeal to proclaim the gospel of peace. In all circumstances, hold in your hand the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
Ephesians 6:14-16 truth righteousness evangelism
I do not set aside the grace of God, for if justification comes through the Law, then Christ died for nothing.
Galatians 2:21 grace righteousness law
At the time that discipline is received, it always seems painful rather than pleasant, but afterward it yields a harvest of peace and uprightness to those who have been trained by it.
Hebrews 12:11 righteousness peace children
I rejoice in the Lord with all my heart;
my soul exults in my God.
For he has clothed me in garments of salvation
and wrapped me in a robe of saving justice,
like a bridegroom adorned with a garland
or a bride bedecked with her jewels.
Isaiah 61:10 righteousness joy redeemer
My soul longs for you throughout the night,
and my spirit within me seeks your presence.
For when your judgments are revealed to the earth,
the inhabitants of the world learn to practice justice.
Isaiah 26:9 righteousness judgment learning
Not because of any righteous deeds on our part
but because of his mercy,
he saved us through the bath of rebirth
and renewal by the Holy Spirit.
Titus 3:5 salvation Holy Spirit rebirth
All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for refutation, for correction, and for training in uprightness, so that the man of God may be proficient and equipped for good work of every kind.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 Word of God life equipment
Yet even if you should suffer for doing what is right, you are thereby blessed. Have no fear of others, and refuse to be intimidated by them.
1 Peter 3:14 righteousness suffering fear
For one believes in the heart and so is justified, and one confesses with the mouth and so is saved.
Romans 10:10 faith speaking salvation
For the grace of God has appeared bringing salvation to the entire human race. It teaches us to reject godless ways and worldly desires, and in the present age to lead lives that are temperate, just, and godly.
Titus 2:11-12 grace righteousness salvation
Then Peter addressed them: “I now understand how true it is that God has no favorites, but that in every nation all those who fear God and do what is right are acceptable to him.”
Acts 10:34-35 obedience righteousness evangelism
Come to your senses and sin no more. For some of you have no knowledge of God. I say this to your shame.
1 Corinthians 15:34 righteousness sin conversion
No weapon used against you will prevail,
and you will refute every accusation
that is raised in court against you.
This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord,
their vindication from me, says the Lord.
Isaiah 54:17 righteousness judgment protection

Do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be afraid, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and give you help,
I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.