387 Quotes About Righteousness

Apostle Peter said we have inherited a Divine nature when we are born again, “Born into rightness,” meaning right living according to scripture, so why do we confess what we do not live as Christians? Would that not be a lie in violation of Colossians 3:9-11?

No judgments are to be attributed to God which the Scripture does not assign to Him; much less those which are contrary to the righteousness of God revealed in the Scriptures.

That's the way with all you religious people. It's all a business of inducements. Cannot a man seek after righteousness for righteousness' sake?

Corruptio optimi pessima: no greater cruelty will be devised than by those who are sure, or are assured, that they are doing good.

Stealing is bad. The act itself, that is. To take from someone else. No está bien. But God likes it when you steal for a good reason. He must. If Robin Hood was real, then he’s definitely in heaven.

Von bösen Menschen geht Böses aus, von Guten Gutes. Ich glaube fest daran, dass wir in der Hand haben, wer wir sein wollen. Lügen, betrügen und nicht fair spielen hätten mein Leben an unzähligen Stellen einfacher gemacht – aber ich habe mich bewusst dagegen entschieden. Das kann echt jeder. Man braucht nur Anstand und Mut.

Righteous indignation is a poor substitute for a sense of humor.

God’s favour makes you seek not only after righteousness. It also allows people to experience the greatness within you.

Righteousness of faith leads to rebirth.