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The concept of the righteousness of God is central to Christian theology and is often associated with His holiness, justice, and moral perfection. In the Scriptures, believers are encouraged to seek God's righteousness and to pray for deliverance in accordance with it. This entry explores the biblical basis for praying to be delivered in the righteousness of God, drawing from various passages in the Berean Standard Bible .

Biblical Foundation

The righteousness of God is a recurring theme throughout the Bible, emphasizing His just nature and the moral standards He upholds. In the Old Testament, the psalmists frequently appeal to God's righteousness as a basis for deliverance. For instance, in Psalm 31:1 , David prays, "In You, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in Your righteousness." Here, David seeks God's intervention, trusting that His righteous character will ensure justice and protection.

Similarly, Psalm 71:2 echoes this sentiment: "In Your justice, rescue and deliver me; incline Your ear and save me." The psalmist appeals to God's righteousness as a source of hope and deliverance, recognizing that God's justice is a refuge for those who seek Him.

New Testament Perspective

In the New Testament, the righteousness of God is further revealed through the person and work of Jesus Christ. Believers are called to seek this righteousness and to live in accordance with it. In Matthew 6:33 , Jesus instructs His followers, "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you." This verse underscores the importance of prioritizing God's righteousness in one's life, including in prayer.

The Apostle Paul also emphasizes the righteousness of God as a foundation for deliverance. In Romans 1:17 , he writes, "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 passage highlights the transformative power of God's righteousness, which is accessed through faith and is integral to the believer's spiritual journey.

Praying for Deliverance

Praying to be delivered in the righteousness of God involves acknowledging His sovereign justice and seeking His intervention in times of trouble. It is an act of faith, trusting that God's righteous nature will prevail over any adversity. In 2 Thessalonians 1:6-7 , Paul reassures believers that "God is just: He will pay back trouble to those who trouble you and give relief to you who are troubled, and to us as well." This assurance of divine justice encourages believers to pray confidently for deliverance, knowing that God's righteousness will ultimately bring about justice and relief.

Practical Application

In practical terms, praying for deliverance in the righteousness of God involves aligning one's heart and desires with His will. It requires humility, repentance, and a sincere desire to live according to His standards. As believers pray for deliverance, they are encouraged to reflect on their own lives, seeking to embody the righteousness of God in their actions and relationships.

In summary, the righteousness of God is a profound attribute that believers are called to seek and rely upon in prayer. By praying to be delivered in His righteousness, Christians express their trust in God's just nature and His ability to bring about deliverance and justice in their lives.

Torrey's Topical Textbook

Psalm 31:1
In you, O LORD, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in your righteousness.
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Psalm 71:2
Deliver me in your righteousness, and cause me to escape: incline your ear to me, and save me.
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Library

Chapter ix.
... dignity, and as it were of His righteousness, that God ... to be despaired of by the
faithful servants of God. And it is this, that we should with the most wary ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/augustine/our lords sermon on the mount/chapter ix 2.htm

We Shall not be Curious in the Ranking of the Duties in which ...
... in the most part of the acts of righteousness, as in ... intercessor is given to us above,
how are we bound to ... man, be the mouth of mankind to praise God for the ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/chapter iv we shall not.htm

Its Basis
... "That we might be ... condemned Him for them; and so the justice of God delivered Him
up ... Rom.4 shows) was justification by faith through the righteousness of Christ ...
//christianbookshelf.org/pink/the doctrine of justification/4 its basis.htm

The Righteousness of Christ, an Everlasting Righteousness
... did the Lord Jesus, the Sun of righteousness, rise gradually ... wrestle with the Lord
God, until God should be pleased ... We are told in the fourth verse, that "he ...
/.../selected sermons of george whitefield/the righteousness of christ an.htm

God's People Delivered.
... "Faithful and true," "in righteousness He doth ... that streams from Calvary, the attributes
of God which had ... While we behold the majesty of His throne, high and ...
/.../the great controversy between christ and satan /40 gods people delivered.htm

God's People Delivered
... "Faithful and True," "in righteousness He doth ... that streams from Calvary the attributes
of God which had ... While we behold the majesty of His throne, high and ...
/.../white/the great controversy/chapter 40 gods people delivered.htm

God.
... be sin for us, and us the righteousness of God ... they might always be in affliction,
if God would but ... the salvations, and benefits with which we are surrounded ...
//christianbookshelf.org/bunyan/the riches of bunyan/i god.htm

His Holy Covenant
... Zacharias, "Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel ... COVENANT, and to grant us, that
we, being delivered ... without fear, in holiness rind righteousness before Him ...
/.../murray/the two covenants/chapter xvii his holy covenant.htm

The Person and Work of the Substitute
... and that he rose again the third day according to the Scriptures." Then he adds:
"So we preach, and so ... For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from ...
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The Privilege of Prayer
... of the first of these is that we feel our ... 3. Those who hunger and thirst after
righteousness, who long ... open to the Spirit's influence, or God's blessing cannot ...
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