What does "the LORD is righteous" teach us about God's character? Setting the Verse Psalm 145:17: “The LORD is righteous in all His ways and kind in all His deeds.” Unpacking “Righteous” • Hebrew root ṣaddiq points to absolute moral correctness, flawless justice, unwavering integrity. • Not an attribute God occasionally displays; it is who He is—fully, consistently, eternally. • Because “the LORD is righteous,” every action, decree, and judgment proceeds from perfect holiness (Deuteronomy 32:4). What This Reveals About God’s Character • Consistency: He is “the same yesterday and today and forever” (Hebrews 13:8). His standards never shift with cultural tides. • Justice: “Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne” (Psalm 97:2). He judges sin impartially, without favoritism. • Faithfulness to Covenant: He does what He promises (Nehemiah 9:8). Righteousness guarantees that He keeps every word. • Deliverance for the Oppressed: “The LORD is righteous; He has cut me free from the cords of the wicked” (Psalm 129:4). His righteousness moves Him to act on behalf of victims of injustice. • Mercy without Compromise: At the cross “God presented Christ... to demonstrate His righteousness” (Romans 3:25-26). He remained just while justifying sinners—grace never negates holiness. • Moral Standard for His People: “You shall be holy, for I am holy” (1 Peter 1:16). His righteousness becomes the pattern believers pursue. Living in Light of His Righteousness • Confidence in Prayer: We approach a Judge who always does right (Genesis 18:25). • Assurance of Forgiveness: “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us” (1 John 1:9). • Stability amid Injustice: Earthly courts may err, but “the LORD is righteous; He loves justice” (Psalm 11:7). • Motivation for Holy Living: Knowing His flawless character stirs us to “seek first His kingdom and His righteousness” (Matthew 6:33). Because “the LORD is righteous,” every promise He makes is secure, every verdict He renders is just, and every act of redemption is perfectly pure. |
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