Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness may be persecuted for this strange difference in their lives; yet they find themselves in the great company of those who constantly held out for a better day—“the prophets who were before you.” In the great passages on anxiety (Matt 6:25-34...
14 Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; love and faithfulness go before you.15 Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, Lord.16 They rejoice in your name all day long; they celebrate your righteousness.17 For y...
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom. The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them. Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. Proverbs 17:5 Whoever mocks the poor insults...
and count them as refuse, in order that I may gain Christ [9] and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own, based on law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness
These passages illustrate that practicing righteousness leads to divine favor and protection.New Testament TeachingsIn the New Testament, the Greek word for righteousness, "dikaiosyne," expands on the Old Testament understanding by emphasizing a life transformed by faith in Jesus Christ. Jesus, in ...
As a result of Cyrus’s policies, the Jews honored him as a dignified and righteous king. He is the onlyGentileto be designated asMessiah, a divinely appointed leader, in theTanakh(Isaiah45:1–6). Isaiah 45:13: “I will raise up Cyrus in my righteousness: I will make all his ways...
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.2 Timothy 3:16-17 These curriculums are designed for any Christian, church leader or pastor to get to know and...
the devil, is looking for ways to destroy our fervor, entice us to be unfaithful to God, and ultimately destroy us. Paul finishes his letter to the church at Ephesus with this encouragement to be strong. But that strength comes from wearing God’s truth, righteousness, and salvation like ...
Singing with its mouth of righteousness and righteousness, He hates the fox who read books. He hates the tiger who practiced Buddhism, It follows the orphans and widows, He hates the tiger who practiced Buddhism”. (He Hates 他恨) This poem is closer to a longer chiasm like that found in...
He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour. For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. For he tha...