Once, for Paul, as for his contemporaries, Israel’s election and the demand of the law stood side by side in unresolved tension. Now he found their resolution, not in some synthesis or new idea, but in an event: the incarnation, crucifixion and res...
As Paul argues, it is the righteousness of God that is revealed in the law, and this condemns us all (Ro 1:18 – 3:20), while the gospel reveals the righteousness from God, namely, that we “are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redempt...
When you think yours is the only true path you forever chain yourself to judging others and narrow the vision of God. The road to righteousness and arrogance is a parallel road that can intersect each other several times throughout a person's life. I...
Commitment is a curse if it interferes with righteousness.
Righteousness is easy in retrospect.
The real cause for Paul’s rejection of the ‘works of the law’ lies beyond both self-understanding and ethics. As we shall see, faith for Paul is the correlate to Christ’s cross and resurrection. It is obedience to the promise of God fulfilled...
The righteousness of God in His election means, then, that as a righteous Judge God perceives and estimates as such the lost cause of the creature, and that in spite of its opposition He gives sentence in its favour, fashioning for it His own righteo...
Human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.
What important is man should live in righteousness, in natural love for mankind.
It is not enough to be delivered from sin; it is enough to be delivered to righteousness.
I look at the Star of David as a symbol of righteousness.
The atom bomb was no 'great decision.' It was merely another powerful weapon in the arsenal of righteousness.
We, according to the Scriptures, plainly believe that Christ hath, by his righteousness, merited for us grace and glory; that we are blessed with all spiritual blessings, in, through, and for him; that he is made unto us righteousness, and sanctifica...
When the world is at peace, when all things are tranquil and all men obey their superiors in all their courses, then music can be perfected. When desires and passions do not turn into wrongful paths, music can be perfected. Perfect music has its caus...
I am the true God; I am the living God, the eternal King. I am the Most High over all the earth; I am exalted far above all gods. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of my throne; love and faithfulness go before me. My plans stand firm forev...
The worst kind of tyrant is one that is righteously wrong
Self-righteousness has killed more people than smoking.
The Bible makes it clear that self-righteousness is the premier enemy of the Gospel.
Superabundant piety/righteousness (and its practices) is that form of life that enhances the individual and the community simultaneously.
always see the goodness in others for it will sent you to righteousness,.. Amen
Transcend political correctness and strive for human righteousness.
