Topic: GOD LOVES THE RIGHTEOUS
Text: Psalm 146:5 – 10
God created us in His image (Genesis
1:28) and one of the characteristics or nature of God is righteousness. We that
He created in His image ought to have that nature or characteristics in us. For
this reason God love the righteous man because he has His nature.
The bible says that the righteous
man lives by faith (2 Corinthians 5:7) and without faith it is impossible to
please God (Hebrews 11:6). Our bible passage for the day says that, “God loves
the righteous”. Why is it, that God loves the righteous? God loves the
righteous because they please Him (Hebrews 11:6). The gospel message states
that righteousness is determined by faith and not by law. The Old Testament
speaks of the law which the New Testament speaks on grace that comes through
our faith in Christ Jesus.
Here are some qualities that
distinguish a righteous man. Use them to assess yourself to know if you are one
the righteous or not.
a) Total faith in God (Psalm 31:14)
– A righteous man has total and implicit faith in God. He is not moved by
situation or circumstances.
b) Bears fruit of the spirit (Galatians
5:22 & 23) – This is another nature or a righteous man. He bears fruits that
glorify God.
c) His actions are guided by faith
(Habakkuk. 2:4)
d) He fears God and respects man (Matthew
10:28)
e) He obeys the word of God (Acts
5:29). You can add more to this.
Note the concern God has for those
who are down with burden. Are you down in your spiritual life, academics,
business, marriage, career, etc? God has promised to lift you up and He will do
it. For those who are righteous and are enjoying the love of God, take this advice.
As someone who enjoys the inestimable privilege of His love, you should always endeavor
to magnify His name with enthusiastic delight. One good area in Church’s
worship where we can serve God well and magnify His name is in the choir. You
must never be absent from the choir. You must never pause from His praise whose
infinite love has made you what you are. Do you make out time praise God? Praises
is what we can offer Him.
Food
for Thought: Jesus is our burden bearer (1 Peter
5:7).
Memory verse: Psalm 146 verse 8
Prayer
Points: God, help me to please you through
a righteous living.
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