Category: Righteousness
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Righteousness is not Slandering Others
We are currently traveling through Psalms 15, in the Word of God as we search for how we pursue righteousness according to 1 Timothy 6:11. We first considered the meaning of righteousness and God’s righteousness. Now we look to David’s Psalm. Yesterday we looked at a question David asked and…
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Who can Dwell in the Presence of the Lord?
Psalm 15 is a short 5 scripture psalm written by David. In the very first verse David asks two of the same questions: Lord, who can dwell in your tent? Who can live on your mountain? There is much debate, as always, as to when David write this Psalm. There…
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Jehovah Tsidkenu – The Lord Our Righteous
The blog series “Pursue Righteousness” delves into the Hebrew translation “Jehovah Tsidkenu,” meaning “The Lord Our Righteousness.” This promise brings hope in dark times, foreshadowing a righteous king from the line of David. While man cannot achieve righteousness, Isaiah and the New Testament emphasize that it comes from Jehovah God.…
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God’s Righteousness put upon Us.
The pursuit of righteousness involves understanding that God’s righteousness is not just a possession, but an intrinsic part of His being. Through Jesus Christ, God imparts His righteousness to believers, allowing them to stand before Him as righteous and just. The righteous will ultimately face judgment, either through their own…
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Why do we miss that God is Righteous?
If even the heavens declare that God is righteous, why do some of us miss it? There are many that say God is not just or fair in the way He deals with people and they do not see God as a righteous God. I believe it is how we…
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God is Always Right.
Today we continue looking at the righteousness of God. We have explored the meaning of righteousness and how it defines who God is. We have discovered He is Just, Upright, Honest, and today we look at the final definition that God is right in ALL He does. Daniel chapter 9…
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God Operates with Honesty.
In the Pursue Righteousness blog series, the nature of God’s righteousness is explored. It is emphasized that God is inherently truthful and his promises are absolute certainties, not mere possibilities. Understanding God as the ultimate source of truth produces unshakable hope in his promises, as illustrated through various biblical references…
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God is Upright.
This morning’s blog continues to explore God’s righteous character, emphasizing His uprightness and the symbolism of palm trees in representing righteousness. The text delves into the concept of God’s righteousness creating humans in His image, despite their sinful nature. It also highlights God’s goodness and faithfulness, posing reflective questions about…
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Righteousness.
In the series “Pursue Righteousness,” the focus for March is on understanding righteousness. The biblical definition of righteousness is explored, emphasizing that it is a fundamental aspect of God’s character. Various scriptures highlight God’s righteousness, emphasizing that it is an inherent part of His nature, impacting His actions and judgments.
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Change Your Clothes
One of my favorite things to do, when I lived on a little farm was to work on a project, get really dirty, and then go take a shower. To throw off the dirty clothes and get cleaned up with a fresh set of clothes. There was some sort of accomplishment in…
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