Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. Psalm 119:11 KJV In Proverbs 4:23 Solomon...
Christian Genesis "Righteousness" Devotionals
What is biblical righteousness? Why is it important in our relationship with God? Righteousness is right standing with God. For God to see the believer as righteous, we must repent from sin. The faithful live in obedience to the word and will of God. Our faith in Jesus Christ gives us access to the Father based upon the forgiveness we receive from his atoning sacrifice on the cross.
There is always an element of faith in God in the righteousness imparted by God to any man or woman. Paul wrote in Hebrews 11:6, “Without faith it is impossible to be well pleasing to him, for he who comes to God must believe that he exists, and that he is a rewarder of those who seek him. WEB”
God credits the faith of those who submit to his will as righteousness. We read in the Old Testament of Abram and God’s view of his faith. Genesis 15:6 says of Abram, “And he believed in the Lord; and he counted it to him for righteousness. KJV”
As Adam’s sin is visited upon all of his descendants, God transferred the sins of the world to Christ on the cross. In turn, God credits the righteousness of Christ to those who demonstrate faith in him. For the repentant in Jesus Christ, it is not our righteousness but the blameless nature of our Lord that makes us acceptable to God.
Therefore, when we approach God, we do so in the name of Jesus. We do this in humility. Faith, repentance, and submission to the will of God removes the wedge of sin that existed between us and God. With faith in Jesus, we receive the righteousness of Christ who intercedes on our behalf as high priest with our Father in heaven.
As Filthy Rags
But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and...
The Lust of The Flesh
This I say then, walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. Galatians 5:16 KJV In this letter...
Found in Him
and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own, that which is of the law, but that which is through faith...
The Lord Knows
Nevertheless, the foundation of God stands sure, having this seal, The Lord knows them that are his. And, let everyone...
Predestined for Adoption
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the...
Build One Another Up
So then, let’s follow after things which make for peace, and things by which we may build one another up. Romans 14:19...
Alive Evermore
I am he that lived, and was dead; and behold, I am alive for evermore, amen; and have the keys of hell and of death....
Made Near in Christ
But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off are made near in the blood of Christ. For he is our peace, who made...
The First Commandment
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all...
Worthy Is the Lamb
Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength,...
I Raised You Up
For Scripture says to Pharaoh: “I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display my power in you and that...
He Is Faithful and Righteous
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all...
God Desires Truth
Behold, you desire truth in the inward parts. You teach me wisdom in the inmost place. Psalm 51:6 WEB (God Desires...
When the Righteous Cry Out
The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. Psalm 34:17 NIV Have you...
I Will Strengthen You
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will...
The Lord is a Fortified Tower
The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. Proverbs 18:10 NIV There is power and...
The Scriptures
Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind,...
The Priest’s Office
Now while he executed the priest’s office before God in the order of his division Luke 1:8 WEB This verse describes...
Commit to the Lord
Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. Proverbs 16:3 NIV Chapter sixteen in the Book of...
The Spirit of Our God
Some of you were such, but you were washed. But you were sanctified. But you were justified in the name of the Lord...
Pray Over Him
Are any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the assembly, and let them pray over him, anointing him with...
Blessed
Blessed is the man who doesn’t walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand on the path of sinners, nor sit in the...
Pray for One Another
Confess your offenses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a...
Righteousness of God
But now apart from the law the righteousness of God has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify....
The Holy Scriptures
From infancy, you have known the holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith, which is...
Alive in the Spirit
Because Christ also suffered for sins once, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring you to God, being...
Peace With All Men
Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: Hebrews 12:14 KJV Chapter twelve of...
Elders in Every City
I left you in Crete for this reason, that you would set in order the things that were lacking and appoint elders in...
Slow to Anger
So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger; James 1:19 WEB James...
Honor Her
Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate. Proverbs 31:31 NIV...
Their Own Righteousness
He also spoke this parable to certain people who were convinced of their own righteousness, and who despised all...
We Deceive Ourselves
If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 1 John 1:8 WEB Jesus came to call...
Dead to Sin
Thus consider yourselves also to be dead to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:11 WEB Paul...
A Complaint
Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, a complaint arose from the Hellenists against the...
Blessed Are the Merciful
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. Matthew 5:7 WEB In verse seven of chapter five of Matthew’s...