BENEFITS of righteousness

1 Thessalonians 5:15

King James Version

15 See that none render evil for evil unto any man; 

but ever follow that which is good, 

both among yourselves, 

and to all men.

We just finished an article on "being pure".

At the latter end, we shared the promises we get from GOD's WORD.

We thought a separate article enumerating the benefits would be fitting.

Considering the many benefits, and grace GOD gives us.

As well as additional verses SPIRIT led me to:

Psalm 1:1-3

King James Version

1 Blessed is the man 

that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, 

nor standeth in the way of sinners, 

nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.

2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord; 

and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, 

that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; 

his leaf also shall not wither; 

and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

Psalm 19:7-11

King James Version

7 The law of the Lord is perfect, 

converting the soul: 

the testimony of the Lord is sure, 

making wise the simple.

8 The statutes of the Lord are right, 

rejoicing the heart: 

the commandment of the Lord is pure, 

enlightening the eyes.

9 The fear of the Lord is clean, 

enduring for ever: 

the judgments of the Lord 

are true and righteous altogether.

10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, 

than much fine gold: 

sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: 

and in keeping of them there is great reward.

Psalm 34:15

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15 The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, 

and his ears are open unto their cry.

Psalm 34:17

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17 The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, 

and delivereth them out of all their troubles.

Psalm 34:18

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18 The Lord is nigh unto them 

that are of a broken heart; and saveth such 

as be of a contrite spirit.

Psalm 34:19-20

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19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous: 

but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.

20 He keepeth all his bones: 

not one of them is broken.

Psalm 34:22

King James Version

22 The Lord redeemeth the soul of his servants: 

and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.

Psalm 37:5-6

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5 Commit thy way unto the Lord; 

trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.

6 And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, 

and thy judgment as the noonday.

Psalm 37:27-29

King James Version

27 Depart from evil, and do good; 

and dwell for evermore.

28 For the Lord loveth judgment, 

and forsaketh not his saints; 

they are preserved for ever: 

but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.

29 The righteous shall inherit the land, 

and dwell therein for ever.

Psalm 112:6

King James Version

6 Surely he shall not be moved for ever: 

the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.

Proverbs 10:2

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2 Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: 

but righteousness delivereth from death.

Proverbs 11:18

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18 The wicked worketh a deceitful work: 

but to him that soweth righteousness 

shall be a sure reward.

Proverbs 11:19

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19 As righteousness tendeth to life: 

so he that pursueth evil 

pursueth it to his own death.

Proverbs 21:21

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21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy 

findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

Matthew 5:6

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6 Blessed are they 

which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: 

for they shall be filled.

Matthew 5:8

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8 Blessed are the pure in heart: 

for they shall see God.

Matthew 5:10-12

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10 Blessed are they 

which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: 

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11 Blessed are ye, 

when men shall revile you, 

and persecute you, 

and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, 

for my sake.

12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: 

for great is your reward in heaven: 

for so persecuted they the prophets 

which were before you.

Matthew 6:33

King James Version

33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, 

and his righteousness; 

and all these things shall be added unto you.

Acts 3:19

King James Version

19 Repent ye therefore, 

and be converted, 

that your sins may be blotted out, 

when the times of refreshing shall come 

from the presence of the Lord.

Galatians 6:9

King James Version

9 And let us not be weary in well doing: 

for in due season we shall reap, 

if we faint not.

Philippians 2:15-16

King James Version

15 That ye may be blameless and harmless, 

the sons of God, 

without rebuke, 

in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, 

among whom ye shine as lights in the world;

16 Holding forth the word of life; 

that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, 

that I have not run in vain, 

neither laboured in vain.

Titus 1:15

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15 Unto the pure all things are pure: 

but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving 

is nothing pure; 

but even their mind and conscience 

is defiled.

Titus 2:13-14

King James Version

13 Looking for that blessed hope, 

and the glorious appearing of the great God 

and our Saviour Jesus Christ;

14 Who gave himself for us, 

that he might redeem us from all iniquity, 

and purify unto himself a peculiar people, 

zealous of good works.

James 3:18

King James Version

18 And the fruit of righteousness 

is sown in peace of them that make peace.

1 Peter 2:12

King James Version

12 Having your conversation honest 

among the Gentiles: 

that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, 

they may by your good works, 

which they shall behold, 

glorify God in the day of visitation.

1 John 3:2

King James Version

2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, 

and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: 

but we know that, when he shall appear, 

we shall be like him; 

for we shall see him as he is.

In SUMMARY, the benefits of righteousness are:

he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; 

his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper

The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: 

the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.

The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: 

the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.

The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: 

the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.

More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

by them is thy servant warned: 

and in keeping of them there is great reward

his ears are open unto their cry

The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.

The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.

He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken.

The Lord redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.

Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.

And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.

Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.

The Lord loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: 

The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever

the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance

righteousness delivereth from death

to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward

righteousness tendeth to life

He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake...great is your reward in heaven.

seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you

Repent...and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.

let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not

That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world

Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.

Unto the pure all things are pure

Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.

the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace

they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation

we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is

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Ephesians 5:9-10

King James Version

9 (For the fruit of the Spirit 

is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)

10 Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.

There is the laundry list.

The grocery list.

The shopping list.

The bucket list.

But do you know there's a more important list?

Of things to do, on the road to righteousness?

SPIRIT guided me to gather it this morning.

Just from one chapter written by apostle Paul.

Here's how we can honor GOD, self, and others.

Through a BORN AGAIN list:

Ephesians 5:1

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5 Be ye therefore followers of God, 

as dear children;

Ephesians 5:2

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2 And walk in love, 

as Christ also hath loved us, 

and hath given himself for us 

an offering and a sacrifice to God 

for a sweetsmelling savour.

Ephesians 5:3

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3 But fornication, 

and all uncleanness, 

or covetousness, 

let it not be once named among you, 

as becometh saints;

Ephesians 5:4

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4 Neither filthiness, 

nor foolish talking, 

nor jesting, 

which are not convenient: 

but rather giving of thanks.

Ephesians 5:6-7

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6 Let no man deceive you with vain words: 

for because of these things cometh the wrath of God 

upon the children of disobedience.

7 Be not ye therefore partakers with them.

Ephesians 5:8

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8 For ye were sometimes darkness, 

but now are ye light in the Lord: 

walk as children of light:

Ephesians 5:11-12

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11 And have no fellowship 

with the unfruitful works of darkness, 

but rather reprove them.

12 For it is a shame even to speak of those things 

which are done of them in secret.

Ephesians 5:14-16

King James Version

14 Wherefore he saith, 

Awake thou that sleepest, 

and arise from the dead, 

and Christ shall give thee light.

15 See then that ye walk circumspectly, 

not as fools, but as wise,

16 Redeeming the time, 

because the days are evil.

Ephesians 5:17

King James Version

17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, 

but understanding what the will of the Lord is.

Ephesians 5:18

King James Version

18 And be not drunk with wine, 

wherein is excess; 

but be filled with the Spirit;

Ephesians 5:19

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19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms 

and hymns 

and spiritual songs, 

singing and making melody in your heart 

to the Lord;

Ephesians 5:20

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20 Giving thanks always 

for all things unto God and the Father 

in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;

Ephesians 5:21

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21 Submitting yourselves one to another 

in the fear of God.

Ephesians 5:22-24

King James Version

22 Wives, 

submit yourselves unto your own husbands, 

as unto the Lord.

23 For the husband is the head of the wife, 

even as Christ is the head of the church: 

and he is the saviour of the body.

24 Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, 

so let the wives be to their own husbands 

in every thing.

Ephesians 5:25-29

King James Version

25 Husbands, 

love your wives, 

even as Christ also loved the church, 

and gave himself for it;

26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it 

with the washing of water by the word,

27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, 

not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; 

but that it should be holy and without blemish.

28 So ought men to love their wives 

as their own bodies. 

He that loveth his wife loveth himself.

29 For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; 

but nourisheth and cherisheth it, 

even as the Lord the church:

Ephesians 5:30-31

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30 For we are members of his body, 

of his flesh, 

and of his bones.

31 For this cause shall a man 

leave his father and mother, 

and shall be joined unto his wife, 

and they two shall be one flesh.

Ephesians 5:33

King James Version

33 Nevertheless let every one of you in particular 

so love his wife even as himself; 

and the wife see that she reverence her husband.

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Luke 16:15

King James Version

15 And he said unto them, 

Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; 

but God knoweth your hearts: 

for that which is highly esteemed among men 

is abomination in the sight of God.

It will be Halloween soon.

October 31, in fact.

Celebrated all over the world.

But do we really know what it stands for?

Are children of GOD supposed to celebrate it?

"Aw, c'mon now, don't be a spoilsport," you'd probably say.

Well, I'm born again.

I live by the Bible.

I only follow the LORD's commands.

I only care to know His laws right.

I only aim to share right gospel with you.

Here's what Chuck Missler says about Halloween:

Halloween: Invitation to the Occult? Session 2 

That video shares many verses from the Bible, telling us about God's ways, will, and commands.

It's really time for us to take heed of the LORD's commands.

What is popular in the world, doesn't necessarily mean it's acceptable to GOD.

If anything, it's OFTEN in complete opposition to what GOD wants us to do.

Romans 12:2

King James Version

2 And be not conformed to this world: 

but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, 

that ye may prove what is that good, 

and acceptable, 

and perfect, 

will of God.

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The WEDDING guest

 

Revelation 19:7

King James Version

7 Let us be glad and rejoice, 

and give honour to him: 

for the marriage of the Lamb is come, 

and his wife hath made herself ready.

We have been called to a wedding feast.

And it's not just an ordinary wedding feast.

The king himself called us to attend.

What would be a proper attire for such a wedding?

How shall we conduct ourselves?

Let SPIRIT and SCRIPTURE explain.

JESUS tells us a parable, of a king, who was preparing a wedding feast for his son:

Matthew 22:2-7

King James Version

2 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, 

which made a marriage for his son,

3 And sent forth his servants to call them 

that were bidden to the wedding: 

and they would not come.

4 Again, 

he sent forth other servants, saying, 

Tell them which are bidden, 

Behold, 

I have prepared my dinner: 

my oxen and my fatlings are killed,

and all things are ready: 

come unto the marriage.

5 But they made light of it, 

and went their ways, 

one to his farm, 

another to his merchandise:

6 And the remnant took his servants, 

and entreated them spitefully, 

and slew them.

Matthew 22:7-10

King James Version

7 But when the king heard thereof, 

he was wroth: 

and he sent forth his armies, 

and destroyed those murderers, 

and burned up their city.

8 Then saith he to his servants, 

The wedding is ready, 

but they which were bidden were not worthy.

9 Go ye therefore into the highways, 

and as many as ye shall find, 

bid to the marriage.

10 So those servants went out into the highways, 

and gathered together all as many as they found, 

both bad and good: 

and the wedding was furnished with guests.

Matthew 22:11-12

King James Version

11 And when the king came in to see the guests, 

he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment:

12 And he saith unto him, 

Friend, how camest thou in hither 

not having a wedding garment? 

And he was speechless.

Matthew 22:13-14

King James Version

13 Then said the king to the servants, 

Bind him hand and foot, 

and take him away, 

and cast him into outer darkness, 

there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

14 For many are called, 

but few are chosen.

Before you think the king, harsh, know more about the SYMBOLISM of the wedding feast:

The king is GOD.

Psalm 47:6-7

King James Version

6 Sing praises to God, 

sing praises: 

sing praises unto our King, 

sing praises.

7 For God is the King of all the earth: 

sing ye praises with understanding.

The son is JESUS.

2 Corinthians 11:2

King James Version

2 For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: 

for I have espoused you to one husband, 

that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.

The bride is the church, the new Jerusalem.

Ephesians 5:25-27

King James Version

25 Husbands, 

love your wives, 

even as Christ also loved the church, 

and gave himself for it;

26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it 

with the washing of water by the word,

27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, 

not having spot, 

or wrinkle, 

or any such thing; 

but that it should be holy and without blemish.

Revelation 21:2

King James Version

2 And I John saw the holy city, 

new Jerusalem, 

coming down from God out of heaven, 

prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

Revelation 21:9-10

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9 And there came unto me one of the seven angels 

which had the seven vials full of the seven last plagues, 

and talked with me, saying, 

Come hither, 

I will shew thee the bride, 

the Lamb's wife.

10 And he carried me away in the spirit 

to a great and high mountain, 

and shewed me that great city, 

the holy Jerusalem, 

descending out of heaven from God,

The wedding feast is the KINGDOM of GOD.

Matthew 22:2

King James Version

2 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, 

which made a marriage for his son,

Romans 14:17

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17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; 

but righteousness, 

and peace, 

and joy in the Holy Ghost.

The guests are us.

Luke 14:8-11

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8 When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, 

sit not down in the highest room; 

lest a more honourable man than thou be bidden of him;

9 And he that bade thee and him come and say to thee, 

Give this man place; 

and thou begin with shame to take the lowest room.

10 But when thou art bidden, 

go and sit down in the lowest room; 

that when he that bade thee cometh, 

he may say unto thee, 

Friend, go up higher:

 then shalt thou have worship 

in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee.

11 For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; 

and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

Would we have the RIGHT garment for the wedding?

Revelation 19:8

King James Version

8 And to her was granted 

that she should be arrayed in fine linen, 

clean and white:

for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.

Revelation 3:5

King James Version

5 He that overcometh, 

the same shall be clothed in white raiment; 

and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, 

but I will confess his name before my Father, 

and before his angels.

Psalm 15

King James Version

15 Lord, 

who shall abide in thy tabernacle? 

who shall dwell in thy holy hill?

2 He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness,

and speaketh the truth in his heart.

3 He that backbiteth not with his tongue, 

nor doeth evil to his neighbour, 

nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour.

4 In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; 

but he honoureth them that fear the Lord. 

He that sweareth to his own hurt, 

and changeth not.

5 He that putteth not out his money to usury, 

nor taketh reward against the innocent. 

He that doeth these things shall never be moved.

John 3:3

King James Version

3 Jesus answered and said unto him, 

Verily, verily, I say unto thee, 

Except a man be born again, 

he cannot see the kingdom of God.

John 3:5-7

King James Version

5 Jesus answered, 

Verily, verily, I say unto thee, 

Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, 

he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; 

and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, 

Ye must be born again.

Matthew 18:3

King James Version

3 And said, 

Verily I say unto you, 

Except ye be converted, 

and become as little children, 

ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

Hebrews 12:14

King James Version

14 Follow peace with all men, 

and holiness, 

without which no man shall see the Lord:

1 Thessalonians 5:23

King James Version

23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; 

and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body 

be preserved blameless 

unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

If we are attired properly -- with the RIGHT heart for GOD -- then we are welcome to the wedding feast, the kingdom of GOD!

Revelation 19:9

King James Version

9 And he saith unto me, 

Write, 

Blessed are they which are called 

unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. 

And he saith unto me, 

These are the true sayings of God.

It is not an earthly dress we will be wearing.

We must be born of the Spirit, clothed in holiness.

That we may be worthy of the LORD.

John 4:24

King James Version

24 God is a Spirit: 

and they that worship him 

must worship him in spirit and in truth.

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