What does the Bible say about righteous?
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The Bible teaches that the righteous are those whom God receives by grace and shapes to live in faithful obedience, shining with His holiness and secure in His care. Their righteousness is not self-made, but bears fruit in a distinct life before the world. Daniel 12:3 and Matthew 13:43 promise their final glory, while Matthew 5:14 and Philippians 2:15 call them to shine as lights amid darkness. Psalms 125:1-2 pictures those who trust the Lord as unshakable and surrounded by Him. Like Israel, God’s treasured possession in Exodus 19:5, His people flourish by His covenant love and will finally prevail through Him.
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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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