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The concept of the righteousness of God is central to Christian theology and is deeply rooted in the Scriptures. It refers to the perfect moral nature of God, His justice, and His faithfulness to His covenant promises. The righteousness of God is not only an attribute of His character but also a gift imparted to believers through faith in Jesus Christ. This righteousness is both imputed and imparted, meaning it is credited to believers and also worked out in their lives through the Holy Spirit.

Biblical Foundation

The righteousness of God is revealed in the gospel, as stated in Romans 1:17 : "For the gospel reveals the righteousness of God that comes by faith from start to finish, just as it is written: 'The righteous will live by faith.'" This righteousness is not earned by human effort but is a gift received through faith in Jesus Christ.

Prayer and the Righteousness of God

Prayer is a vital means by which believers seek to align themselves with the righteousness of God. The Scriptures encourage believers to pray for God's righteousness to be manifested in their lives and circumstances. In James 5:16 , it is written, "The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail." This verse underscores the effectiveness of prayer when it is offered by those who are in right standing with God.

Praying for Righteousness

Believers are encouraged to pray for righteousness in several ways:

1. Personal Righteousness: In Psalm 51:10 , David prays, "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me." This prayer reflects a desire for personal holiness and alignment with God's righteous standards.

2. Righteousness in the Church: Believers are called to pray for the church to reflect God's righteousness. Ephesians 5:27 speaks of Christ's desire for the church, "to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless."

3. Righteousness in Society: Praying for righteousness extends to societal structures. Proverbs 14:34 states, "Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people." Believers are encouraged to pray for leaders and institutions to uphold justice and righteousness.

Answered Prayers and Righteousness

The assurance of answered prayer is closely linked to the righteousness of God. In 1 John 3:22 , it is written, "And we will receive from Him whatever we ask, because we keep His commandments and do what is pleasing in His sight." This verse highlights the connection between living righteously and receiving answers to prayer.

The Role of Faith

Faith is integral to praying for and receiving God's righteousness. Hebrews 11:6 declares, "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him." Faith in God's character and promises is essential for effective prayer.

Conclusion

The righteousness of God is a profound and transformative aspect of the Christian faith. Through prayer, believers seek to embody and reflect this righteousness in their lives, the church, and the world. As they align themselves with God's righteous standards, they can confidently expect their prayers to be answered in accordance with His will.

Torrey's Topical Textbook

Psalm 143:1
Hear my prayer, O LORD, give ear to my supplications: in your faithfulness answer me, and in your righteousness.
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Its Basis
... There is infinitely more merit in Christ's one perfect righteousness than there
is demerit in the combined ... Well may we exclaim, "But God forbid that I ...
//christianbookshelf.org/pink/the doctrine of justification/4 its basis.htm

Petilianus Said: "Woe unto You, Therefore, Who...
... righteousness, one of three conspicuous for righteousness, prays, and ... God was preparing
the minds of men, by His ... that truer holy of holies, whilst we for whom ...
/.../chapter 106 240 petilianus.htm

The Privilege of Prayer
... Those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, who long ... are really seeking for
communion with God will be ... We should pray in the family circle, and above all ...
//christianbookshelf.org/white/steps to christ/chapter 11 the privilege of.htm

God Has Everything to do with Prayer
... He is the comfort, the strength, the wisdom, the righteousness, the sanctification
of all man."CL Chilton. ... God eyes the closet, and nothing we can do ...
/.../bounds/the reality of prayer/iv god has everything to.htm

Of Predestination
... then, thirdly, Our hearts object against the righteousness of God ... wrest the truths
and counsels of God to their ... hath chosen us in him,"that we should be holy ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/lecture xvi of predestination.htm

Walking with God
... for correction, and for instruction in righteousness, and every ... communion with my
god, than I should or could ... Blessed be God, we have not so learned Christ. ...
/.../whitefield/selected sermons of george whitefield/walking with god.htm

The Holy Spirit Convincing the World of Sin, Righteousness, and ...
... Spirit, to convince the world of sin, of righteousness, and of ... So will we give thanks
and praise to thee, O ... to whom, as three Persons, but one God, be ascribed ...
/.../selected sermons of george whitefield/the holy spirit convincing the.htm

'The End of the Lord'
... Omnipotence cannot exist apart from righteousness' (Davidson's Job ... Verse 3 begins
with quoting God's rebuke (Job 38 2 ... We should thus appropriate as our own God's ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/the end of the lord.htm

The Interceding Spirit
... to correspond to those unuttered groanings, we should take the ... it is longing according
to the will of God. ... who 'hunger and thirst after righteousness' may ever ...
/.../maclaren/romans corinthians to ii corinthians chap v/the interceding spirit.htm

Consecration and Preservation.
... have accepted the Lord Jesus as God's righteousness through faith ... Who also will do
it." Lest we should be tempted ... adds this blessed assurance that God, Who puts ...
/.../thomas/the prayers of st paul/ii consecration and preservation.htm