What does "no unrighteousness in Him" reveal about God's character? The Phrase in Focus “ ‘He who speaks on his own authority seeks his own glory, but He who seeks the glory of the One who sent Him is true, and no unrighteousness is in Him.’ ” (John 7:18) Zooming Out: The Setting • Jesus is responding to religious leaders in Jerusalem who question His teaching. • By declaring that “no unrighteousness is in Him,” Jesus points beyond Himself to the very nature of the One who sent Him—God the Father. What “No Unrighteousness in Him” Declares about God • Absolute Holiness – God is totally set apart from sin (Isaiah 6:3; 1 Samuel 2:2). • Perfect Moral Purity – No flaw, inconsistency, or moral blemish exists in His being (Psalm 92:15). • Unchanging Integrity – His character is steady; He cannot be anything other than righteous (James 1:17). • Total Truthfulness – All He says is reliable; His words are never tainted by deceit (Numbers 23:19; Titus 1:2). • Just and Fair in Every Action – Every judgment He renders is perfectly fair (Deuteronomy 32:4; Psalm 89:14). • Overflowing Goodness – Holiness does not make Him distant; He expresses pure love and goodness (Psalm 34:8; 1 John 4:8). • Trustworthy Savior – Because He is free from unrighteousness, His salvation is dependable (Hebrews 7:26; 1 Peter 1:18-19). Scripture Echoes • “God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.” (1 John 1:5) • “The LORD is righteous in all His ways and kind in all His deeds.” (Psalm 145:17) • “Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; loving devotion and faithfulness go before You.” (Psalm 89:14) • “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the LORD of Hosts; the whole earth is full of His glory.” (Isaiah 6:3) Why This Matters for Us Today • Assurance: A sinless God will keep every promise without fail. • Confidence: We can fully trust His Word, knowing error cannot proceed from Him. • Standard: His perfect righteousness sets the benchmark for our own conduct (1 Peter 1:15-16). • Hope: A righteous God provides a righteous salvation, securing eternal life for all who believe (2 Corinthians 5:21). |
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