“ And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the Lord appeared to Abram and said unto him, I am Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect” Gen 17:1
1. Understanding a Righteous life.
2.Benefits of living Right.
Solomon, to whom God gave wisdom, said, Righteousness exalted a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. Proverbs 14:34. Solomon came to recognize that only in God can a man find real significance and lasting satisfaction. Eccl 12:13; Psalms 103:5.
8: 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.
9: Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.
What is Righteousness?
a) Being right or just before man and God- Acts 10:35
b) Being holy and upright according to Christ’s standard- Philippians 3:9
c) Being like God in character and attitude- Jer 9:24
d) Voluntary and deliberate action to fight sin- PS 119:10-11
God expects us to live right. Are you numbered among God’s righteous? The danger of unrighteous living is that whatever holiness is driving away, sin will be attracting.
2. Memory Verse:
Gen 17:1“ And when Abram was ninety
years old and nine, the Lord
appeared to Abram, and said
unto him, I am Almighty God; walk
before me, and be thou perfect”
4. Introduction
Topic: Righteous
living
Bible passage:
Philippians 4:8-9.
Solomon, to whom God gave wisdom, said,
Righteousness exalted a nation: but sin is a
reproach to any people. Proverbs 14:34.
Solomon came to recognize that only in God can
a man find real significance and lasting
satisfaction. Eccl 12:13; Psalms 103:5.
5. 8: 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.
9: Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and
heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with
you.
Bible Reading – PHLIPPIANS 4:8-9
6. 1. UNDERSTANDING A RIGHTEOUS LIFE
Topic: Righteous
living
Bible passage:
Philippians 4:8-9.
What is Righteousness?
a) Being right or just before man and God- Acts 10:35
b) Being holy and upright according to Christ’s standard-
Philippians 3:9
c) Being like God in character and attitude- Jer 9:24
d) Voluntary and deliberate action to fight sin- PS 119:10-11
7. 1. UNDERSTANDING A RIGHTEOUS LIFE
Topic: Righteous
living
Bible passage:
Philippians 4:8-9.
e) Disciplined life style centered on Christ- Heb 12:11
f) Combination of salvation, sanctification, dedication,
etc
g) Genuine love for God and mankind- 1John 3:10
h) It is a spiritual truthfulness and Christ like characters-
Matthew 7:16; Philippians 2:5; 4:8
8. 2. BENEFITS OF LIVING RIGHT
Topic: Righteous
living
Bible passage:
Philippians 4:8-9.
I. Eating the good food of the land- Isaiah 1:18-19
ii. Overflowing blessings- Deut 28:1-2
iii. Victory without a fight- Deut 28:7
iv. Continuous success- Psalm 1:3
v. Becoming a terror to the enemies- Deut 28:9-10
9. 2. BENEFITS OF LIVING RIGHT
Topic: Righteous
living
Bible passage:
Philippians 4:8-9.
vi. Permanent open heavens- Lev 26:4
viii. Being the head and not be tail- Deut 28:13
ix. Boldness and fearlessness- Prov28:1b; Psalms 23:3
x. Answer to prayer- 1Pet 3:12
10. 2. BENEFITS OF LIVING RIGHT
Topic: Righteous
living
Bible passage:
Philippians 4:8-9.
xi. Good health and victory over sickness and
diseases- Ex 15:26; 23:25
xii. Unspeakable joy and peace of mind- Romans
14:17;15:13; Psalms 118:15
xiii. It makes you a partner with God- Gen 18:17-
19; Amos 3:3