Isaiah 33:15-16 : “He who walks righteously and speaks uprightly…He will dwell on high; his place of defense will be the fortress of rocks; bread will be given him, his water will be sure.” Being righteous means to be morally right. But how do we walk righteously? And how do we speak uprightly – with […]
Psalm 112:6-7 NKJV “Surely he will never be shaken; the righteous will be in everlasting remembrance. He will not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.” Psalm 112 talks about the blessings laid in store for the righteous ones who fear the Lord. In today’s passage we see numerous […]
“Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked” Proverbs 10:6 Proverbs 10:6 paints a vivid contrast between the destiny of the righteous and the fate of the wicked: “Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.” This verse reveals […]
I will praise the Lord according to His righteousness, and will sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High. Psalm 7:17 Our gratitude to God is often expressed for blessings already bestowed: our families, friends, the splendor of creation, material possessions, and favorable circumstances. Today, we joyfully celebrate God’s benevolence, yet Psalm 7:17 […]
Proverbs 21:21 He who follows righteousness and mercy finds life, righteousness, and honor. Solomon, in this verse, reminds us that the path that leads to abundant life, purity, and honour is the path that involves the pursuit of righteousness and practising mercy. This formula is simple; those who manifest these virtues into their lives are […]
Psalm 145:21 – “My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord, and all flesh shall bless His Holy name forever and ever.” When we are up, praising the Lord comes more naturally; but when we are feeling down, praise does not come so easily, right? However, the psalmist writes that we should praise the […]
“I will praise the Lord according to His righteousness, and will sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High.” Psalm 7:17 God’s innate nature is righteousness. Through Him, we know the meaning of right standing with God. In Psalm 7, David is writing about God’s judgment for the wicked. David would always end […]
The Lord executes righteousness and justice for all who are oppressed. Psalm 103:6 We frequently overlook God’s faithfulness when faced with trials or persecution. When there are delays, we start to doubt God’s timing. Our faith is put to the test by how well we can suffer and wait patiently on God. King David, who […]
Matthew 5:6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.” The Bible word we translate “as righteousness” here is a Greek word (“dikaiosune”) which means to be “right” with God. This word was used in ancient literature to describe a person who did the “right” thing before both God […]
Psalm 99:5 “Exalt the Lord our God, and worship at His footstool—He is holy”. Holiness is the character of GOD. It is who He is. He is not like anything or anyone we can come up with. He is above us and beyond us. When we encounter the Holiness of God, it brings us to […]
