History shows us, however, that God’s anger is very real, and it is also an attribute of God that is clearly taught in the pages of Scripture over the past several thousand years. So while it is true that God is “longsuffering,” meaning “very patient,” when ...
1: acting in accord with divine or moral law: free from guilt or sin 2a: morally right or justifiable, a righteous decision 2b: arising from an outraged sense of justice or morality Righteousness of Man vs. Righteousness of God Righteousness, by human standards, is defined as “the quality...
He viewed himself as better than God instead of choosing to embrace his reflection of God himself. Pride in the Bible In the Book of Matthew, we see an example of pride in the Pharisees. They were self-righteous (Matthew 6:1-2). Jesus tells them, “You are like whitewashed tombs, ...
He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of others, but God knows your hearts. What people value highly is detestable in God’s sight.New Living TranslationThen he said to them, “You like to appear righteous in public, but God knows your hearts. What ...
Welcome to “God’s Word Day by Day.” I hope yours was a very Merry & Blessed Christmas. Well, we’re nearing the end of our reading for the year. I pray that you are preparing to begin again in the coming year or perhaps you plan to make reading through the Bible your goal for...
“I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God who will not share your affection with any other god!” (Ex. 20:5 NLT). A woman’s righteous jealousy speaks of the jealousy of God for us. Tender and inviting, intimate and alluring, fiercely devoted. O yes, our God has a passionate, ...
Morally right; upright, righteous, equitable; fair. It looks like a just solution at first glance. Unjust Acting contrary to the standard of right; not animated or controlled by justice; false; dishonest; as, an unjust man or judge. Just Proper, adequate. Unjust Contrary to justice and righ...
Surrender your heart and mouth to the power of the Holy Spirit. Memorize and use this verse as a devout prayer throughout the day, “Set a guard over my mouth, Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips” Ps 141:3. Then follow the leadings of God. He will lead you to bless and...
Sometimes, Scripture refers to righteousness that God carries out through us, like “the righteous acts of the saints” (Revelation 19:8). In daily spiritual battles, both varieties of righteousness protect the heart. We need the complete righteousness of Christ but also the continuin...
Sainthood isn't limited to those recognized by a group of religious leaders. It's granted by God Himself to any common, salt-of-the-earth person who simply trusts Christ (1 Corinthians 1:2). Words matter. And sowing confusion about good, biblical words like "saint" is not from God. "...