The Bible shows a strong connection between virtue and faith. Believing and having faith in God are essential components of “having a proper relationship with God.” The NT views faith as a live, trusting connection with God as well as a concept that goes beyond moral purity. The Bible declares that God and Jesus Christ are righteous in all that they do.
God’s nature is righteous
Ps 119:137 Also see: Deut 32:4; Ps 48:10; 97:2; 119:142; 145:17; Isa 45:21; Jer 12:1; Jn 17:25
God’s righteousness shows his sovereignty Ps 71:19 Also see: Job 37:23; Ps 36:6; 97:6; Isa 5:16
God’s righteousness is eternal Ps 111:3 See also Ps 112:3,9; 119:142,160; Isa 51:8
God’s actions are righteous
Da 9:14 See also Jdg 5:11; 1Sa 12:7; Jer 9:24; Rev 15:3
God’s rule is righteous Ps 9:8 See also 2Sa 23:3-4; Ps 96:13; 99:4; Jer 9:23-24
God’s righteous acts are saving acts Ps 65:5 Also see: Ps 40:10; 116:4-6; 129:4; Isa 41:10; 46:13; Da 9:16; Mic 6:5
God’s righteousness vindicates his people Ps 35:24 Also see: Ps 4:2-3; 7:9; 9:4; 103:6; Isa 50:8; Mic 7:9; Ro 8:33
God’s righteousness shows his faithfulness Ne 9:8 Also see: Ps 4:1; Zep 3:5; Zec 8:8
God’s righteousness shows his justice Jer 11:20 Also see: Ge 18:25; Job 8:3; Ps 11:7; 50:6; 51:4; Pr 21:12; Ecc 3:17; 2Ti 4:8
God’s righteousness is seen in his judgments Ps 7:11 Also see: 2Ch 12:5-6; Ezr 9:15; Isa 10:22; 28:17; La 1:18; Mal 3:5; Ro 2:2,5
God’s laws show his righteousness
Ps 19:8-9 Also see: Deut 4:8; Ps 33:4; 119:7,144; Ro 1:32; 7:12; 8:4
God’s righteousness contrasts with human unrighteousness
Ro 3:5 Also see: Ex 9:27; Ne 9:33; Job 4:17; 9:2; Da 9:7; Ro 10:3
God’s righteousness is revealed primarily in Jesus Christ
Ro 3:21-22 Also see: Isa 11:2-5; Jer 23:6; Zec 9:9; Ac 3:14; Ro 10:4; 1Co 1:30; 2Pe 1:1; 1Jn 2:1
God’s righteousness is revealed in the gospel Ro 1:17 Also see: Php 3:9
God gives his righteousness to believers Ro 4:22-24 Also see: Ge 15:6; Job 33:26; Hos 10:12; Ro 3:22; 4:3-8; 5:17; 10:4; 2Co 5:21
The Holy Spirit reveals God’s righteousness
Gal 5:5 Also see: Jn 16:8,10; Ro 14:17
God’s righteousness is to be sought after
Mt 6:33 Also see: Isa 51:1; Zep 2:3
God’s righteousness is a pattern for human living
1Jn 3:7 Also see: Ge 18:19; Hos 14:9; Eph 4:24; 1Jn 2:29; 3:12
God’s righteousness is worthy of praise
Isa 24:15-16 Also see: Ps 7:17; 22:31; 35:28; 51:14; 71:15,24; 145:7
Lord Jesus, I believe you are the son of God, and you died for my sins and rose again from the dead, I trust you for cleansing and forgiveness, and you have received me as a Child of God. If there is any resentment or unforgiveness for anyone, I lay it at your feet and ask you to forgive me. I ask your forgiveness for being involved in other religions, witchcraft, or the occult seeking other gods. I acknowledge this as sin and loose myself right now in Jesus name. And now, Lord Jesus, I come to and yield my body, mind, and spirit to you. I give you my all. Come into my heart and be my personal Saviour. I surrender my tongue to you to be an instrument of righteousness to worship you in a new language. By faith, I receive it now, Lord in Jesus name. Amen.