February 18 – On righteousness

Hello everyone,
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. I am fine, just had some fine Indian food and watched an Indian movie too. Perusing through the Bible for verses of righteousness, I stumbled upon this one:

“He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.” Proverbs 12v17 (King James Version).

“He who breathes out truth shows forth righteousness (uprightness and right standing with God), but a false witness utters deceit.” Proverbs 12v17 (Amplified Bible).

And we know that the devil is the father of lies, and that liars have no place in heaven. However, we see how Romans 10v3 says:

“For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.” Romans 10v3

For whosoever calls upon the name of the Lord, shall be saved. It is good to be knowledgeable of what Christ has done for us. And so, in the verses prior to Romans 10v3, we see how some people did have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge.

But the good news is that:

“For He hath made Him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him.” 2 Corinthians 5v21

Thank You Father.