Righteousness

Job 33:26  

He prays to God and finds favor with him, he sees God's face and shouts for joy; he is restored by God to his righteous state.

Job 35:2  

“Do you think this is just? You say, ‘I will be cleared by God.’

Job 35:8  

Your wickedness affects only a man like yourself, and your righteousness only the sons of men.

Job 36:3  

I get my knowledge from afar; I will ascribe justice to my Maker.

Job 37:23  

The Almighty is beyond our reach and exalted in power; in his justice and great righteousness, he does not oppress.

Psalms 4:1  

Answer me when I call to you, O my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; be merciful to me and hear my prayer.

Psalms 4:5  

Offer right sacrifices and trust in the LORD.

Psalms 5:8  

Lead me, O LORD, in your righteousness because of my enemies— make straight your way before me.

Psalms 7:8  

Let the LORD judge the peoples. Judge me, O LORD, according to my righteousness, according to my integrity, O Most High.

Psalm 7:9  

O righteous God, who searches minds and hearts, bring to an end the violence of the wicked and make the righteous secure.

Psalms 7:17  

I will give thanks to the LORD because of his righteousness and will sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High.

A New Heart

 “You were taught to be made new in your hearts, to become a new person.”  Ephesians 4:23

What if, for one day and one night, Jesus lives your life with his heart? Your heart gets the day off, and your life is led by the heart of the Christ. His priorities govern your actions. His passions drive your decisions. His love directs your behavior . . .

Would people notice a change? Would you still do what you had planned to do for the next twenty-four hours?... Max Lucado