Righteousness of God

The Righteousness of God

Is part of his character — Psalm 7:9; 116:5; 119:137.

Described as

  • Very high. — Psalm 71:19.
  • Abundant. — Psalm 48:10.
  • Beyond computation. — Psalm 71:15.
  • Everlasting. — Psalm 119:142.
  • Enduring for ever. — Psalm 111:3.
  • The habitation of his throne. — Psalm 97:2.

Christ acknowledged — John 17:25.

Christ committed his cause to — 1 Peter 2:23.

Angels acknowledge — Revelation 16:5.

Exhibited in

  • His testimonies. — Psalm 119:138,144.
  • His commandments. — Deuteronomy 4:8; Psalm 119:172.
  • His judgments. — Psalm 19:9; 119:7,62.
  • His word. — Psalm 119:123.
  • His ways. — Psalm 145:17.
  • His acts. — Judges 5:11; 1 Samuel 12:7.
  • His government. — Psalm 96:13; 98:9.
  • The gospel. — Psalm 85:10; Romans 3:25,26.
  • The final judgment. — Acts 17:31.
  • The punishment of the wicked. — Romans 2:5; 2 Thessalonians 1:6; Revelation 16:7; 19:2.

Shown to the posterity of saints — Psalm 103:17.

Shown openly before the heathen — Psalm 98:2.

God delights in the exercise of — Jeremiah 9:24.

The heavens shall declare — Psalm 50:6; 97:6.

Saints

  • Ascribe, to him. — Job 36:3; Daniel 9:7.
  • Acknowledge, in his dealings. — Ezr 9:15.
  • Acknowledge, though the wicked prosper. — Jeremiah 12:1; Psalm 73:12-17.
  • Recognise, in the fulfilment of his promises. — Nehemiah 9:8.
  • Confident of beholding. — Micah 7:9.
  • Upheld by. — Isaiah 41:10.
  • Do not conceal. — Psalm 40:10.
  • Mention, only. — Psalm 71:16.
  • Talk of. — Psalm 35:28; 71:15,24.
  • Declare to others. — Psalm 22:31.
  • Magnify. — Psalm 7:17; 51:14; 145:7.
  • Plead in prayer. — Psalm 143:11; Daniel 9:16.

Leads God to love righteousness — Psalm 11:7.

We should pray

  • To be led in. — Psalm 5:8.
  • To be quickened in. — Psalm 119:40.
  • To be delivered in. — Psalm 31:1; 71:2.
  • To be answered in. — Psalm 143:1.
  • To be judged according to. — Psalm 35:24.
  • For its continued manifestation. — Psalm 36:10.

His care and defence of his people designed to teach — Micah 6:4,5.

The wicked have no interest in — Psalm 69:27.

Illustrated — Psalm 36:6.

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