Welcome to our collection of righteous quotes, where wisdom meets virtue, and righteousness stands as a guiding principle in life. Righteousness, often associated with moral integrity and ethical behavior, has been a cornerstone of various cultures and belief systems throughout history. From the teachings of ancient philosophers to the sacred texts of religions, the concept of righteousness underscores the importance of doing what is right, just, and fair.
In a world often filled with moral ambiguity and ethical dilemmas, seeking righteousness can provide clarity and direction. It serves as a moral compass, guiding individuals towards actions that uphold principles of justice, compassion, and integrity. Whether in personal relationships, professional endeavors, or societal issues, the pursuit of righteousness is essential for fostering harmony, equity, and peace. Within these quotes, you’ll find timeless wisdom and insights that inspire and motivate, reminding us of the inherent value of living a righteous life.
Below, you’ll discover a treasure trove of quotes on righteousness, each offering its own perspective and encouragement. Feel free to explore, reflect, and perhaps even share these quotes with others. Whether you choose to copy them, pair them with imagery, or enhance them with stylish fonts, may they serve as beacons of inspiration on your journey towards a more righteous existence.
My failure to lay aside the sin that so easily entangles is the direct result of my refusal to die to my natural proclivity toward attaining my own freedom, meaning, value, worth, and righteousness – not believing that, by virtue of my Spirit – wrought union with Christ, everything I need, I already possess. Tullian Tchividjian
To believe in a just law of cause and effect, carrying with it a punishment or a reward, is to believe in righteousness. Ernest Holmes
My future is righteousness. Bob Marley
My heart hath often been deeply afflicted under a feeling that the standard of pure righteousness is not lifted up to the people by us, as a society, in that clearness which it might have been, had we been as faithful as we ought to be to the teachings of Christ. John Woolman
True religion is real living; living with all one’s soul, with all one’s goodness and righteousness. Albert Einstein
If you see oppression of the poor, and justice and righteousness trampled in a country, do not be astounded. King Solomon
For even these are no less bestowed on him of pure grace, than are righteousness and salvation themselves. Johann Arndt
If you’re truthful with yourself and others, forgiveness clears the path to righteousness, to grace. All we want is grace. We all want that light in our lives. And we can only get that when we go deep into truth. Corbin Bernsen
It is not good for us to trust in our merits, in our virtues or our righteousness; but only in God’s free pardon, as given us through faith in Jesus Christ. John Wycliffe
Each of us must decide whether it is more important to be proved right or to provoke righteousness. Bernice King
Third, we could, while denouncing them both as illegal, have acquiesced in them both and thus remained neutral with both sides, although not agreeing with either as to the righteousness of their respective orders. George William Norris
If every call to Christ and His righteousness is a call to suffering, the converse is equally – every call to suffering is a call to Christ, a promotion, an invitation to come up higher. Charles Bent
A home with a loving and loyal husband and wife is the supreme setting in which children can be reared in love and righteousness and in which the spiritual and physical needs of children can be met. David A. Bednar
Human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. Manny Pacquiao
The work of healing is not my work, but by faith, healing is done. The work of deliverance, great and mighty deliverance, is not my work but is my faith in Him. It is not the works of righteousness which I have done, but according to His grace. I am a product of His grace. T. B. Joshua
I look at the Star of David as a symbol of righteousness. Amar’e Stoudemire
When you see a nation deep in sexual sin, pervasively affirming of homosexuality, and the insanity of a reprobate mind, where they make laws to criminalize righteousness and to legalize gross evil, you know that nation’s under judgment. John MacArthur
Righteousness has to do with the vertical standard that God gives us to please Him. Justice has to do with the horizontal expression of that righteous standard in the lives of others. Tony Evans
Righteousness is easy in retrospect. Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.
Lincoln did more than any other man to put the stamp of righteousness, to put the stamp of compassion, on the name of America. Henry Cabot Lodge
Righteousness and faith certainly are instrumental in moving mountains – if moving mountains accomplishes God’s purposes and is in accordance with His will. David A. Bednar
I wish your increase in holiness, number, love, religion, and righteousness; and wait you, and cease to contend with these men that are gone from us, for there is nothing that shall convince them but judgment. Donald Cargill
My 12th was my most Christian and most boring year of my life. Try as I did, day after day, to cling to righteousness, I was washed down in suds of sinful surroundings. Chuck Berry
Who’s to say that there is any more support for Freud’s psychoanalytic concept of the superego than there is for that old time religion that asserted that there is a God who ordains what is right and wrong, and that His righteousness endures for all generations? Tony Campolo
Showing your own righteousness by pointing out someone’s unrighteousness, the race to the bottom, the transgressions getting smaller and smaller and smaller but still treated with the same level of intolerance and condemnation, all of that stuff, even as I say it I am talking about Twitter but I am thinking about Westboro. Megan Phelps-Roper
Noah walked with God; he didn’t only preach righteousness, he acted it. He went through water and didn’t melt. He breasted the current of the popular opinion of his day, scorning alike the hatred and ridicule of the scoffers who mocked at the thought of there being but one way of salvation. Charles Studd
Now, my father Matthias was not only eminent on account of is nobility, but had a higher commendation on account of his righteousness, and was in great reputation in Jerusalem, the greatest city we have. Flavius Josephus
I desire to press forward for direction to my Master in all things; but as to trusting to my own obedience and righteousness, I should be worse than a fool and ten times worse than a madman. Charles Spurgeon
Transcend political correctness and strive for human righteousness. Anthony J. D’Angelo
To make your people understand what righteousness is, this must be the basis of all your teaching. Joseph Barber Lightfoot
Jesus is coming back for a church without a spot or a wrinkle. His righteous blood covers the spots and the wrinkles of those who believe unto righteousness, allowing once sinful men to be holy. Monica Johnson
When I first saw tap dancing, I immediately got it: the righteousness of being able to make so much noise with your feet! Shalom Harlow
The righteousness of Jesus Christ is one of those great mysteries, which the angels desire to look into, and seems to be one of the first lessons that God taught men after the fall. George Whitefield
Where there is righteousness in the heart, there is beauty in the character. When there is beauty in the character, there is harmony in the home. When there is harmony in the home, there is order in the nation. When there is order in the nation, there is peace in the world. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Where there is righteousness in the heart, there is harmony in the house; when there is harmony in the house, there is order in the nation; when there is order in the nation, there is peace in the world. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
The militancy of men, through all the centuries, has drenched the world with blood. The militancy of women has harmed no human life save the lives of those who fought the battle of righteousness. Emmeline Pankhurst
One thing about liberals: It doesn’t even occur to them that there is another side to an argument. They are so convinced of the righteousness of their own position that it doesn’t dawn on them that a reasonable person might have a different viewpoint. Monica Crowley
I identify with Superman. I am adopted, I am an only child, and I love the idea that he comes from another world, that he’s the ultimate immigrant. He has all these extraordinary powers, and he has a righteousness about him. Bryan Singer
He that serves God is resigned up into him, and in all things has respect to truth and righteousness, and will promote that. Jakob Bohme
The price of peace is righteousness. Ezra Taft Benson
We need to look at truth. We need to look at justice, and we need to look at righteousness. And let that be our guide going forward. Benjamin Watson
Men and women who sell their birthright for a mess of pottage will tell you that their demise began with something small, with some seemingly insignificant breach of integrity that escalated. The little things do matter. It is not possible to profess righteousness while flirting with sin. Sheri L. Dew
Every person who confesses that Christ Jesus is Lord, repents of their sin and gives their heart to God is a child of God and belongs to Him. And in Christ, we are made right with God, we are His righteousness, and we have the power of Christ in us to live right. Joyce Meyer
I go to church because my parents go to church, and I believe the things they were doing at the time were right because they were the ones growing up in righteousness, and their life was supposed to be an example, seen? Peter Tosh
I’m extremely delighted to host the special show ‘Dussehra – Jeet Sachchai Kee’, which will celebrate the spirit of good over evil. The show will be filled with a heavy dose of entertainment as renowned celebrities from across popular television shows will be joining in the celebrations and saluting the spirit of righteousness. Rithvik Dhanjani
Righteousness and faith certainly are instrumental in healing the sick, deaf, or lame – if such healing accomplishes God’s purposes and is in accordance with His will. Thus, even with strong faith, many mountains will not be moved. And not all of the sick and infirm will be healed. David A. Bednar
If men would as fervently seek after love and righteousness as they do after opinions, there would be no strife on earth, and we should be as children of one father, and should need no law or ordinance. For God is not served by any law, but only by obedience. Jakob Bohme
As I read the scriptures, it appears that those who receive the Savior’s strongest reproach are often those who hold themselves in high esteem because of their wealth, influence, or perceived righteousness. Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Passive righteousness tells us that God does not need our good works. Active righteousness tells us that our neighbor does. The aim and direction of good works are horizontal, not vertical. Tullian Tchividjian
I never really feel wrong while making movies. I know myself, and I know that my intentions are pure and I’m on the side of righteousness. Harmony Korine
Righteousness exalts a nation, and sin brings reproach. T. B. Joshua
Rest assured: Before God, the righteousness of Christ is all we need; before God, the righteousness of Christ is all we have. Tullian Tchividjian
The atom bomb was no ‘great decision.’ It was merely another powerful weapon in the arsenal of righteousness. Harry S Truman
The truth is, the secular world isn’t too enamored with Jesus. And they’re not too enamored with someone who is leading people to Jesus. So if you’re out there talking about people’s sins, and you’re talking about righteousness, you will get pushback. Jesus Himself did. The apostles did. I mean, there’s persecution all up and down the line. Pat Robertson
You have to expect spiritual warfare whenever you stand up for righteousness or call attention to basic values. It’s just a matter of light battling the darkness. But the light wins every time. You can’t throw enough darkness on light to put it out. Thomas Kinkade
God judges when one generation fails its responsibility to pass on righteousness to the next. John MacArthur
It means, people who are in high and responsible positions, if they go against righteousness, righteousness itself will get transformed into a destroyer. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Religion is a strange, wonderful thing. More crimes have been committed in the name of righteousness than any other notion. Tom T. Hall
It take many a year, mon, and maybe some bloodshed must be, but righteousness someday prevail. Bob Marley
Building our homes as fortresses of righteousness for protection from the world takes constant labor and diligence. Joseph B. Wirthlin
Consider then, O man! whether there can be anything more wretched and poor, more naked and miserable, than man when he dies, if he be not clothed with Christ’s righteousness, and enriched in his God. Johann Arndt
When all is said and done, the greatest satisfaction you’ll have in this life as you grow old will be seeing your children grow in righteousness and faith and goodness as citizens of the society of which they are a part. Gordon B. Hinckley
God revealed himself through the Law, which pointed to Christ as its end and goal, commanded the obedience that comes from faith, increased transgressions, and shut the mouths of all humans because no one has performed the righteousness of the Law so as not to need a substitute. John Piper
Righteousness is on our side. Mohammad bin Salman
Since we have placed justification in the revelation of Jesus Christ formed and brought forth in the heart, there working his works of righteousness and bringing forth the fruits of the Spirit. Robert Barclay
Music is a talent given to me by God. A medium and a platform and a way to spread a message of righteousness… a message of love, a message of unity. Stephen Marley
One of the trials of life is that we do not usually receive immediately the full blessing for righteousness or the full cursing for wickedness. Ezra Taft Benson
Canada has a passive-aggressive culture, with a lot of sarcasm and righteousness. That went with my weird messianic complex. The ego is a fascinating monster. I was taught from a young age that I had to serve, so that turned into me thinking I had to save the planet. Alanis Morissette
The holy spirit means the invisible power of Jehovah, holy because he is holy. This power of Jehovah operated upon the minds of honest men who loved and who were devoted to righteousness, directing them in the writing of the Bible. Joseph Franklin Rutherford
Our assurance is anchored in the love and grace of God expressed in the glorious exchange: our sin for His righteousness. Tullian Tchividjian
Eternal truth, eternal righteousness, eternal love; these only can triumph, for these only can endure. Joseph Barber Lightfoot
I can say, Christ has been my only object; thank God, my righteousness too… Hold fast to Christ. John Nelson Darby
‘Occupy’ is nothing but a pack of louts, thieves, and rapists, an unruly mob, fed by Woodstock-era nostalgia and putrid false righteousness. These clowns can do nothing but harm America. Frank Miller
A man’s sentiments are generally just and right, while it is second selfish thought which makes him trim and adopt some other view. The best reforms are worked out when sentiment operates, as it does in women, with the indignation of righteousness. Leland Stanford
But seek till ye find, and, whatever ye find for the present, let your last act be to lay and leave yourselves on the righteousness of His Son, expecting life through His name, according to the promise of the Father. Donald Cargill
Better than worshiping gods is obedience to the laws of righteousness. Buddha
There’s nothing spectacular about Prophet T.B Joshua. He is just like every other human being. But if there is any difference, it is the grace of God; the righteousness of God. It is a product of the grace of God. So, I am a product of the grace of God. T. B. Joshua
Now and always, hard-line policy and those who embrace it are vessels for darker forces that are at once self-cannibalizing and combustible. No good can come of them. They are unsustainable because their sense of righteousness denies human worth. Queen Rania of Jordan
It is not enough to be delivered from sin; it is enough to be delivered to righteousness. Edwin Louis Cole
It is mother’s influence during the crucial formative years that forms a child’s basic character. Home is the place where a child learns faith, feels love, and thereby learns from mother’s loving example to choose righteousness. Ezra Taft Benson
Receiving the authority of the priesthood by the laying on of hands is an important beginning, but it is not enough. Ordination confers authority, but righteousness is required to act with power as we strive to lift souls, to teach and testify, to bless and counsel, and to advance the work of salvation. David A. Bednar
Self-righteousness, when you think about it, is a contra-indicator of self-esteem. It’s what sets in when genuine righteousness eludes us. Meghan Daum
Satan understands the power of men and women united in righteousness. He is still stinging from his banishment into eternal exile after Michael led the hosts of heaven, comprised of valiant men and women united in the cause of Christ, against him. Sheri L. Dew
What important is man should live in righteousness, in natural love for mankind. Bob Marley
Where much is given, much is required. Our Heavenly Father asks His daughters to walk in virtue, to live in righteousness so that we can fulfill our life’s mission and His purposes. He wants us to be successful, and He will help us as we seek His help. Margaret D. Nadauld
I seek truth over a lie; I seek justice over injustice; I seek righteousness over the rewards of evildoers, and I love Allah more than I love the state. H. Rap Brown
I like fish, and I also like bear’s paws. If I cannot have the two together, I will let the fish go, and take the bear’s paws. So, I like life, and I also like righteousness. If I cannot keep the two together, I will let life go, and choose righteousness. Mencius
In human history, we are going from knowledge to omniscience, from potence to omnipotence, from ethics and religion to righteousness. So, in my view, God comes at the end of this long process. This may not happen in our lifetimes or even in the lifetime of our species. Martin Seligman
The irony is that ‘looking down on everybody else’ is a violation of the law of love, which, according to Jesus, is the absolute essence of righteousness. John Ortberg
Marcus Garvey does not give a snap for anything human but justice, and that which is based upon righteousness. Marcus Garvey
Every time I think of Doug Wilson, I think ‘pathetic.’ When it comes between something for himself or something for righteousness, he’ll choose himself. Kevin Nealon
Trust wholly in Christ; rely altogether on His sufferings; beware of seeking to be justified in any other way than by His righteousness. Faith in our Lord Jesus Christ is sufficient for salvation. There must be atonement made for sin according to the righteousness of God. The person to make this atonement must be God and man. John Wycliffe