Tag Archives: righteousness

September 26, 2014

Posted on September 28, 2014 by jgarrott

Acts 24:25 As Paul discoursed on righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and said, “That’s enough for now! You may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send for you.” Paul was certainly not afraid … Continue reading →

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September 18, 2014

Posted on September 19, 2014 by jgarrott

Luke 18:9 To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: It strikes me that this is a very necessary counterpoint to the story of the lost sheep in yesterday’s … Continue reading →

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September 15, 2014

Posted on September 16, 2014 by jgarrott

Luke 1:74-75 “to rescue us from the hand of our enemies, and to enable us to serve him without fear in holiness and righteousness before him all our days. The ideas in these two verses are so interconnected that for … Continue reading →

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September 4, 2014

Posted on September 5, 2014 by jgarrott

Matthew 5:20 “For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.” The passage from verse 17 is a difficult one for … Continue reading →

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September 2, 2014

Posted on September 3, 2014 by jgarrott

Matthew 3:14-15 But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all … Continue reading →

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September 1, 2014

Posted on September 3, 2014 by jgarrott

Malachi 4:2 “But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings. And you will go out and leap like calves released from the stall.” Once again we have a verse that … Continue reading →

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August 18, 2014

Posted on August 22, 2014 by jgarrott

Hosea 10:12 Sow for yourselves righteousness, reap the fruit of unfailing love, and break up your unplowed ground; for it is time to seek the Lord, until he comes and showers righteousness on you. I really like the song that … Continue reading →

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July 27, 2014

Posted on July 28, 2014 by jgarrott

Isaiah 61:11 For as the soil makes the sprout come up and a garden causes seeds to grow, so the Sovereign Lord will make righteousness and praise spring up before all nations. This is an interesting image that deserves some … Continue reading →

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July 19, 2014

Posted on July 22, 2014 by jgarrott

Isaiah 54:17 “No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me,” declares the Lord. This is … Continue reading →

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June 16, 2014

Posted on June 17, 2014 by jgarrott

Proverbs 14:34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people. This verse has been true from time immemorial, and certainly for the 3000 years since it was written. However, through the ages people have tried to … Continue reading →

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