This month of April, we are talking about \u201cThe Righteousness of God\u201d. As I pondered over the concept of His Righteousness, I began asking myself why there is so much emphasis on the issue of Righteousness when referring to God. What is the difference between His Righteousness and Our Righteousness? A little focus on some scriptures will help us throw light on Righteousness as the Nature of God. So lets jump right into it.<\/p>\n
Firstly, Righteousness comes from a Greek word Nomimotita<\/strong> which means in simple terms LEGALITY<\/strong>. Legality in a normal English context is \u201cthe quality or state of being in accordance with the Law or being right. \u201c So in essence, righteousness is the Quality of being morally right (Holy).<\/p>\n There are many things to be said about the Righteousness of God especially from scriptures. But taking a close look at the above scripture, it appeals to us that the aspect of Righteousness and Holiness is not \u00a0a mere commandment, But God acknowledges the fact that it is His nature, hence if we are created in the image of God, we too must be Righteous as God our kind is righteous (Holy).<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em>God\u2019s righteousness comes from the fact that God hates sin and desires that we should live in righteousness as well. That is why He sent his son Jesus Christ to die on the cross to set us free from sin.<\/p>\nHow is Righteousness the Nature of God?<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Leviticus 11:44a \u201cFor I am the Lord your God. Consecrate yourselves therefore, and be Holy for I am Holy\u2026\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n
Righteousness is what makes up the Kingdom of God, thereby depicting His Nature.<\/strong><\/h6>\n
Romans 14:17 \u201cFor the Kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and Joy in the Holy Spirit.\u201d<\/em><\/h6>\n
How should Christians react in Relation to God\u2019s Righteousness?\u00a0 <\/strong><\/h5>\n
2 Timothy 2:11-13\u00a0<\/em><\/h6>\n
\u201cHere is a trustworthy saying: If we died with him, we will also live with him; if we endure, we will also reign with him. If we disown him, he will also disown us; if we are faithless, he will remain faithful, for he cannot disown himself.\u201d<\/em><\/h6>\n