Bible Verses about 'Righteousness'
- Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love
will find life, righteousness, and honor. - And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness.
- And when he comes, he will convict the world of its sin, and of God’s righteousness, and of the coming judgment.
- But you, Timothy, are a man of God; so run from all these evil things. Pursue righteousness and a godly life, along with faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
- Godliness makes a nation great,
but sin is a disgrace to any people. - Don’t team up with those who are unbelievers. How can righteousness be a partner with wickedness? How can light live with darkness?
- Instead, I want to see a mighty flood of justice,
an endless river of righteous living. - Riches won’t help on the day of judgment,
but right living can save you from death. - He loves whatever is just and good;
the unfailing love of the Lord fills the earth. - But for you who fear my name, the Sun of Righteousness will rise with healing in his wings. And you will go free, leaping with joy like calves let out to pasture.
- Better to have little, with godliness,
than to be rich and dishonest. - O Lord, I have come to you for protection;
don’t let me be disgraced.
Save me, for you do what is right. - Evil people get rich for the moment,
but the reward of the godly will last. - Tainted wealth has no lasting value,
but right living can save your life. - Then you will understand what is right, just, and fair,
and you will find the right way to go. - For Christ has already accomplished the purpose for which the law was given. As a result, all who believe in him are made right with God.
- God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice,
for they will be satisfied. - For this light within you produces only what is good and right and true.
- Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.
- Hear my prayer, O Lord;
listen to my plea!
Answer me because you are faithful and righteous. - But now God has shown us a way to be made right with him without keeping the requirements of the law, as was promised in the writings of Moses and the prophets long ago. We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true for everyone who believes, no matter who we are.
- For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ.
- This Good News tells us how God makes us right in his sight. This is accomplished from start to finish by faith. As the Scriptures say, “It is through faith that a righteous person has life.”
- God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right,
for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. - 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.
- I am overwhelmed with joy in the Lord my God!
For he has dressed me with the clothing of salvation
and draped me in a robe of righteousness.
I am like a bridegroom dressed for his wedding
or a bride with her jewels. - The Lord is more pleased when we do what is right and just
than when we offer him sacrifices. - He personally carried our sins
in his body on the cross
so that we can be dead to sin
and live for what is right.
By his wounds
you are healed. - I do not treat the grace of God as meaningless. For if keeping the law could make us right with God, then there was no need for Christ to die.
- 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.
- We cannot imagine the power of the Almighty;
but even though he is just and righteous,
he does not destroy us. - So just as sin ruled over all people and brought them to death, now God’s wonderful grace rules instead, giving us right standing with God and resulting in eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
- For we will be counted as righteous when we obey all the commands the Lord our God has given us.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. - No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening—it’s painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way.
- 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.
- In the night I search for you;
in the morning I earnestly seek you.
For only when you come to judge the earth
will people learn what is right. - 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.
- 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.
- Commit everything you do to the Lord.
Trust him, and he will help you.
He will make your innocence radiate like the dawn,
and the justice of your cause will shine like the noonday sun. - For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by openly declaring your faith that you are saved.
- All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.
- But the love of the Lord remains forever
with those who fear him.
His salvation extends to the children’s children
of those who are faithful to his covenant,
of those who obey his commandments! - For the grace of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all people. And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God.
- 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.”
- 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.
- 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. - But in that coming day
no weapon turned against you will succeed.
You will silence every voice
raised up to accuse you.
These benefits are enjoyed by the servants of the Lord;
their vindication will come from me.
I, the Lord, have spoken!
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