Righteousness (2/3)

He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so… 1 Peter 2:24

He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that, free from sins, we might live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.
1 Peter 2:24 sin righteousness healing
The Almighty —we cannot find him;
he is great in power and justice,
and abundant righteousness he will not violate.
Job 37:23 God righteousness strength

For the fruit of the light is found in all that is good and right and true.
Ephesians 5:9 light goodness righteousness
He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness.
2 Corinthians 9:10 righteousness food giving
Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land,
who do his commands;
seek righteousness, seek humility;
perhaps you may be hidden
on the day of the Lord's wrath.
Zephaniah 2:3 seeking protection humility
Now, discipline always seems painful rather than pleasant at the time, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.
Hebrews 12:11 righteousness peace children
My soul yearns for you in the night,
my spirit within me earnestly seeks you.
For when your judgments are in the earth,
the inhabitants of the world learn righteousness.
Isaiah 26:9 righteousness judgment learning
He saved us, not because of any works of righteousness that we had done, but according to his mercy, through the water of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.
Titus 3:5 salvation Holy Spirit rebirth
No longer present your members to sin as instruments of wickedness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life, and present your members to God as instruments of righteousness.
Romans 6:13 sin righteousness sacrifice
But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting
on those who fear him,
and his righteousness to children's children,
to those who keep his covenant
and remember to do his commandments.
Psalm 103:17-18 reliability law family
I do not nullify the grace of God; for if justification comes through the law, then Christ died for nothing.
Galatians 2:21 grace righteousness law
So that, just as sin exercised dominion in death, so grace might also exercise dominion through justification leading to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans 5:21 sin grace eternal life
If we diligently observe this entire commandment before the Lord our God, as he has commanded us, we will be in the right.
Deuteronomy 6:25 obedience law righteousness
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. From now on there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
2 Timothy 4:7-8 faith righteousness reward
I will greatly rejoice in the Lord,
my whole being shall exult in my God;
for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation,
he has covered me with the robe of righteousness,
as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland,
and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
Isaiah 61:10 righteousness joy redeemer
All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that everyone who belongs to God may be proficient, equipped for every good work.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 Word of God life equipment
But even if you do suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. Do not fear what they fear, and do not be intimidated.
1 Peter 3:14 righteousness suffering fear
Commit your way to the Lord;
trust in him, and he will act.
He will make your vindication shine like the light,
and the justice of your cause like the noonday.
Psalm 37:5-6 trust righteousness life
For one believes with the heart and so is justified, and one confesses with the mouth and so is saved.
Romans 10:10 faith speaking salvation
Then Peter began to speak to them: “I truly understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him.”
Acts 10:34-35 obedience righteousness evangelism
Come to a sober and right mind, and sin no more; for some people have no knowledge of God. I say this to your shame.
1 Corinthians 15:34 righteousness sin conversion
No weapon that is fashioned against you shall prosper,
and you shall confute every tongue that rises against you in judgment.
This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord
and 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, I will help you,
I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.
Isaiah 41:10 fear strength worrying
I have taught you the way of wisdom;
I have led you in the paths of uprightness.
Proverbs 4:11 wisdom learning righteousness
Those who walk blamelessly, and do what is right,
and speak the truth from their heart;
who do not slander with their tongue,
and do no evil to their friends,
nor take up a reproach against their neighbors.
Psalm 15:2-3 truth blameless gossip

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all, training us to renounce impiety and worldly passions, and in the present age to live lives that are self-controlled, upright, and godly.