What does the Bible say about righteous?
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The Bible teaches that the righteous are those whom God graciously makes and keeps His own, calling them to trust Him, reflect His holiness, and shine in a dark world. Their righteousness is not self-made but flows from belonging to the Lord and walking in His ways. Judges 5:31 and Matthew 13:43 portray their final hope as radiant victory and glory in God's kingdom. Daniel 12:3, Matthew 5:14, and Philippians 2:15 call believers to visible faithfulness that points others to God. Psalms 125:1-2 assures them of the Lord's surrounding protection, while Hosea 14:5-7 pictures the fruitful restoration He gives His people.
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- The sun Judges 5:31; Matthew 13:43
- Stars Daniel 12:3
- Lights Matthew 5:14; Philippians 2:15
- Mount Zion Psalms 125:1; Psalms 125:2
- Lebanon Hosea 14:5-7
- Treasure Exodus 19:5; Psalms 135:4
- Jewels Malachi 3:17
- Gold Job 23:10; Lamentations 4:2
- Vessels of gold and silver 2 Timothy 2:20
- Stones of a crown Zechariah 9:16
- Living stones 1 Peter 2:5
- Babies Matthew 11:25; 1 Peter 2:2
- Little children Matthew 18:3; 1 Corinthians 14:20
- Obedient children 1 Peter 1:14
- Members of the body 1 Corinthians 12:20; 1 Corinthians 12:27
- Soldiers 2 Timothy 2:3; 2 Timothy 2:4
- Runners in a race 1 Corinthians 9:24; Hebrews 12:1
- Wrestlers 2 Timothy 2:5
- Good servants Matthew 25:21
- Strangers and pilgrims 1 Peter 2:11
- Sheep Psalms 78:52; Matthew 25:33; John 10
- Lambs Isaiah 40:11; John 21:15
- Calves of the stall Malachi 4:2
- Lions Proverbs 28:1; Micah 5:8
- Eagles Psalms 103:5; Isaiah 40:31
- Doves Psalms 68:13; Isaiah 60:8
- Thirsting deer Psalms 42:1
- Good fish Matthew 13:48
- Dew and showers Micah 5:7
- Watered gardens Isaiah 58:11
- Unfailing springs Isaiah 58:11
- Vines Song of Solomon 6:11; Hosea 14:7
- Branches of a vine John 15:2; John 15:4; John 15:5
- Pomegranates Song of Solomon 4:13
- Good figs Jeremiah 24:2-7
- Lilies Song of Solomon 2:2; Hosea 14:5
- Willows by the water courses Isaiah 44:4
- Trees planted beside rivers Psalms 1:3
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