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Righteousness means being in right-standing or positioning with God. By Faith believers become the Righteousness of God; ie. they are in right-standing with God by the grace of The Lord Jesus Christ that comes through faith. Righteousness is received by grace as a result of faith.
Scriptures That Define Righteousness
- 2 Timothy 2:22 - Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
- Romans 8:4 - That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
- 1 John 5:18 - We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not.
Philippians 1:11 - Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God. - 1 Peter 3:14 - But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
- Romans 10:4 - For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.
- Matthew 5:20 - For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.
- Proverbs 2:5 - Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.
- James 1:4 - But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
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