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Righteousness, as a central theme in the Bible, is often associated with the execution of judgment. The concept of righteous judgment is deeply rooted in the character of God and His expectations for His people. In the Scriptures, righteousness and justice are frequently linked, emphasizing that true judgment must be grounded in God's standards.

Divine Righteousness and Judgment

God's righteousness is intrinsic to His nature, and His judgments are always executed in righteousness. Psalm 9:8 declares, "He judges the world with justice; He governs the people with equity." This verse underscores the perfect balance of justice and fairness in God's judgments. Similarly, Psalm 96:13 states, "For He comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in His faithfulness."

Human Responsibility in Righteous Judgment

Believers are called to reflect God's righteousness in their own judgments. Proverbs 21:3 highlights the importance of righteousness over ritual: "To do righteousness and justice is more desirable to the LORD than sacrifice." This indicates that God values the execution of justice and righteousness in daily life over mere religious observance.

In the New Testament, Jesus emphasizes righteous judgment in John 7:24 : "Stop judging by outward appearances, and start judging justly." Here, Jesus instructs His followers to look beyond superficial factors and to judge according to God's truth and righteousness.

Righteousness in Leadership and Governance

The Bible also addresses the role of leaders in executing righteous judgment. In 2 Samuel 23:3 , David speaks of the ideal ruler: "The God of Israel spoke; the Rock of Israel said to me, 'He who rules the people with justice, who rules in the fear of God.'" This passage highlights the expectation that leaders should govern with a sense of divine accountability and righteousness.

Furthermore, Proverbs 29:4 states, "By justice a king gives stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it." This proverb illustrates the stabilizing effect of righteous judgment in governance, contrasting it with the destructive nature of corruption and injustice.

Righteousness and the Final Judgment

The ultimate expression of righteous judgment will occur at the final judgment, where God will judge all humanity. Acts 17:31 affirms, "For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising Him from the dead." This verse points to Jesus Christ as the appointed judge, whose resurrection is the assurance of the coming righteous judgment.

Revelation 19:11 provides a vivid depiction of Christ's return: "Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war." This imagery reinforces the certainty and righteousness of Christ's judgment at the end of the age.

In summary, the Bible presents righteousness as an essential quality in the execution of judgment, both in divine and human contexts. Believers are called to emulate God's righteous standards in their judgments, while leaders are urged to govern with justice and integrity. Ultimately, the final judgment will be the consummation of God's righteous rule through Jesus Christ.

Torrey's Topical Textbook

Leviticus 19:15
You shall do no unrighteousness in judgment: you shall not respect the person of the poor, nor honor the person of the mighty: but in righteousness shall you judge your neighbor.
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That the Ruler Should Be, through Humility, a Companion of Good ...
... not their own glory, but the righteousness of their ... by so much the freer from divine
judgment, as it ... Therefore, in the heart humility should be maintained, and ...
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The Carrion and the Vultures
... against an evil work is not executed speedily'; and ... But, if I should be unfaithful,
if I ... will judge the world in righteousness.' Judgment faithfully preached ...
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The Fact of the Redeemer's Return
... judgment" (2:Pet.2:4), why then should He continue ... or convicts the world is the
righteousness of God ... Holy Spirit convicts the world of "judgment" because Satan ...
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"And if any Man Sin, we have an Advocate with the Father,",
... is a transgression of the law, should once come ... of final judgment, by a previous
self judgment and self ... Since righteousness and justice is against us, who can ...
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The Evidence of Scripture on Changes of Determination.
... courses should always be adopted and preferred, and that we should turn without ... die;
and if he repent of his sin and do judgment and righteousness, and if ...
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Refutation of the views of the Heretics as to the Future Destiny ...
... place, and there will never be a judgment; or bodies ... our mortal bodies which preserved
righteousness, will render ... fire which burns within it, why should not the ...
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Mr. Evil-Questioning Tried and Executed
... of a man being saved by the righteousness of somebody ... of God it can judge righteous
judgment, but unenlightened ... to make that a pretense why you should not be ...
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Misused Respite
... the forthcoming of His hand of judgment, but, instead ... them actually tends to doubts
of His righteousness, or of ... It is impossible that it should not be executed ...
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Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity Duty to New and Old Man.
... him, yes, utterly regardless of God and the judgment day. ... the old man holds sway
and not righteousness nor holiness ... to the effect that no one should be executed ...
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Paul's Epistles; his Collection for the Poor Saints at Jerusalem ...
... when, under pretence of a new examination, he should be brought ... of the gospel, and
"as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come ...
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