Self Righteous

And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: — read the full passage →

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: — read the full passage →

For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.

But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.

As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:

Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

Judge not, that ye be not judged. — read the full passage →

And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.

And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness.

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.

Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.

For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.

I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?

The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

Judge not, that ye be not judged. — read the full passage →

And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.

And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.

For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.

Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations.

Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the kindred of Ram: against Job was his wrath kindled, because he justified himself rather than God.

But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. — read the full passage →

Know ye not, brethren, (for I speak to them that know the law,) how that the law hath dominion over a man as long as he liveth? — read the full passage →

For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples, — read the full passage →

Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked: — read the full passage →

Hearken unto me, ye stouthearted, that are far from righteousness:

Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

I bring near my righteousness; it shall not be far off, and my salvation shall not tarry: and I will place salvation in Zion for Israel my glory.

For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it?

We love him, because he first loved us. — read the full passage →

Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.

For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.

And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the Lord thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the Lord thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth: — read the full passage →

Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

And Ephraim said, Yet I am become rich, I have found me out substance: in all my labours they shall find none iniquity in me that were sin.

All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the Lord weigheth the spirits.

For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.

In that day shalt thou not be ashamed for all thy doings, wherein thou hast transgressed against me: for then I will take away out of the midst of thee them that rejoice in thy pride, and thou shalt no more be haughty because of my holy mountain.

Speak not thou in thine heart, after that the Lord thy God hath cast them out from before thee, saying, For my righteousness the Lord hath brought me in to possess this land: but for the wickedness of these nations the Lord doth drive them out from before thee.

And they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron, and said unto them, Ye take too much upon you, seeing all the congregation are holy, every one of them, and the Lord is among them: wherefore then lift ye up yourselves above the congregation of the Lord?

For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith.

Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith.

Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. — read the full passage →

My righteousness is near; my salvation is gone forth, and mine arms shall judge the people; the isles shall wait upon me, and on mine arm shall they trust.

For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.

If ye love me, keep my commandments.

But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts.

Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother’s eye.

Which say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me; for I am holier than thou. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burneth all the day.

His ways are always grievous; thy judgments are far above out of his sight: as for all his enemies, he puffeth at them.

For with God nothing shall be impossible.

Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: — read the full passage →

Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. — read the full passage →

But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:

But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, hath not attained to the law of righteousness.

And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him.

But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; — read the full passage →

The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.

Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the Lord.

Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:

Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, — read the full passage →

If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

Thus saith the Lord; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the Lord.

I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.

For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Behold, thou art called a Jew, and restest in the law, and makest thy boast of God,

For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.

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

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:

Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Also in thy skirts is found the blood of the souls of the poor innocents: I have not found it by secret search, but upon all these. — read the full passage →

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. — read the full passage →

Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

Not of works, lest any man should boast.

I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.

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.

Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law.

In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things.

Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John: — read the full passage →

If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.

This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. — read the full passage →