What practical steps can you take to "attain life" through righteousness? The Touchstone Verse “Genuine righteousness leads to life, but he who pursues evil finds death.” (Proverbs 11:19) What “attain life” means here • Life that is vibrant now and everlasting in Christ (John 10:10; Romans 6:22–23) • A daily experience of God’s favor, protection, and peace (Proverbs 12:28; Psalm 34:12–14) Practical steps toward righteousness • Receive the Righteous One – Trust Jesus Christ, who “became to us… righteousness” (1 Corinthians 1:30). – Confess Him openly (Romans 10:9–10). • Saturate your mind with Scripture – Read, memorize, and meditate on the Word daily (Psalm 1:1–3). – Let the Spirit use Scripture to correct and train you (2 Timothy 3:16–17). • Choose obedience in the small things – Act promptly on what God shows you (James 1:22). – Keep short accounts—confess sin immediately (1 John 1:9). • Guard your speech – Speak truthfully and graciously (Ephesians 4:25, 29). – Avoid gossip and slander that tear down (Proverbs 13:3). • Practice generosity and justice – Give to the poor and support Gospel work (Proverbs 11:25; 2 Corinthians 9:6–8). – Take no part in dishonest gain (Proverbs 16:11). • Cultivate purity – Flee sexual sin in thought and deed (1 Corinthians 6:18; Matthew 5:28–30). – Set clear boundaries and seek accountability (Proverbs 27:17). • Walk by the Spirit – Start each day yielded to the Spirit’s leading (Galatians 5:16–25). – Replace sinful habits with Spirit-produced virtues. • Choose godly companions – Spend time with those who push you toward Christ (Proverbs 13:20; Hebrews 10:24–25). – Distance yourself from persistent evildoers (Psalm 1:1). • Serve actively – Use your gifts in the local church (1 Peter 4:10–11). – Meet practical needs around you (Matthew 5:16). Staying on the path • Remember the promise: “The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter till midday” (Proverbs 4:18). • Keep looking to Christ, who “came so that they may have life and have it in all its fullness” (John 10:10). |
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