Which other scriptures highlight God's righteousness and kindness? Psalm 145:17 at a Glance “The LORD is righteous in all His ways and kind in all His deeds.” One verse, two radiant facets of God’s character—perfect righteousness and unfailing kindness. Scriptures that Picture God’s Unfailing Righteousness • Deuteronomy 32:4 — “He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A faithful God without injustice, righteous and upright is He.” • Psalm 97:2 — “Clouds and darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.” • Psalm 111:3 — “Splendid and majestic is His work; His righteousness endures forever.” • Isaiah 45:21 — “And there is no God apart from Me, a righteous God and Savior; there is none but Me.” • Romans 3:25–26 — God “demonstrates His righteousness… so that He would be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.” • 1 John 1:9 — “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” Scriptures that Showcase His Tender Kindness • Exodus 34:6 — “The LORD, the LORD God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness.” • Psalm 103:8 — “The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion.” • Jeremiah 31:3 — “I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have drawn you with loving devotion.” • Romans 2:4 — “Do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance?” • Titus 3:4–5 — “When the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared, He saved us… according to His mercy.” • Ephesians 2:7 — God is eager to “display the surpassing riches of His grace, demonstrated by His kindness to us in Christ Jesus.” When Righteousness and Kindness Meet • Psalm 33:5 — “The LORD loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of His loving devotion.” • Psalm 36:10 — “Continue Your loving devotion to those who know You, and Your righteousness to the upright in heart.” • Isaiah 54:10 — “Though the mountains may be removed… My loving devotion will not depart from you… says the LORD, who has compassion on you.” • Psalm 89:14 — “Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; loving devotion and faithfulness go before You.” • Hosea 2:19 — “I will betroth you to Me forever in righteousness and justice, in loving devotion and compassion.” Living in the Light of These Truths • God’s righteousness means every promise is trustworthy and every judgment is right. • God’s kindness means each command is given for our good and every grace is offered freely. • Both qualities meet perfectly at the cross—justice satisfied, mercy poured out—inviting us into confident, grateful obedience today. |
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