Quotes About Righteousness

Now it is clear that no one is justified before God by the law, because, “The righteous will live by faith.”

The law, however, is not based on faith; on the contrary, “The man who does these things will live by them.”

Is the law, then, opposed to the promises of God? Certainly not! For if a law had been given that could impart life, then righteousness would certainly have come from the law.

Again I testify to every man who gets himself circumcised that he is obligated to obey the whole law.

But by faith we eagerly await through the Spirit the hope of righteousness.

and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.

for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth.

Test and prove what pleases the Lord.

Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness arrayed,

filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

as to zeal, persecuting the church; as to righteousness in the law, faultless.

and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God on the basis of faith.

You are witnesses, and so is God, of how holy, righteous, and blameless our conduct was among you who believed.

For God has not called us to impurity, but to holiness.

Abstain from every form of evil.

All this is clear evidence of Godís righteous judgment. And so you will be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are suffering.

in blazing fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.

in order that judgment may come upon all who have disbelieved the truth and delighted in wickedness.

But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.

Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

From now on there is laid up for me 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 who crave His appearing.

But about the Son He says: “Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.

You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, Your God, has anointed You above Your companions with the oil of joy.”