Righteousness

Psalm 119: 137 - "Righteous are you, O LORD, and your laws are right."

Do you think being called Righteous is a compliment?

Today society thinks of a righteous person as boring, not in touch with real life, not merciful.

The Biblical idea of righteousness is very different. IT speaks of an attractive, inner goodness that you can count on because it involved justice and fairness.

Truly righteous people are deeply good in a beautiful, alluring way. They are people we can admire and respect. They are faithful and true. They keep their promises even when it is difficult to do so. Righteous is a central attribute of God. God is good!

Righteousness: not pride but mercy, not about rigidity but stability, not temporary and fleeting but sure and everlasting.

Sometimes it is hard to trust in God's righteousness when life is tough and challenging. To trust in God's righteousness is a lifelong walk. Give God a chance to shower you with the joy and strength that comes from God's eternal love and righteousness.

"As you go through your day call to mind often God's promise to care for you in all things." Upper Room Discipline