Darkened Glass Reflections

Tag: righteousness

The Words of Christ—Matthew 3:15

“Allow it at this time; for in this way it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.”

September 16, 2023
The Words of Christ—Mark 10:17-22

The rich young man would not accept Jesus’ call to sell all he owned, give the money to the poor, and follow Him. How would we respond? What do we hold onto that keeps us from following Jesus wherever He leads?

August 16, 2023
“But I’m Telling You…”

Jesus preached with authority. “You have heard… But I say” reveals His divine explanation of the laws of God. He calls us beyond action to a change of attitude.

August 13, 2023
Abolishing and Fulfilling: Part 1

Jesus said He did not come to abolish the Old Testament legal system, but to fulfill it. By looking at these terms from a carpenter’s perspective, we can see this statement in a different light.

July 31, 2023
Divine Discipline and the Peaceful Fruit of Righteousness

As we begin Holy Week, let us fix our eyes on Jesus and learn from His example. God uses hardship to teach us.

April 2, 2023
Craving Righteousness or Earthly Rewards (Matthew 5:6; Philippians 3:7-11)

Philippians 3 shows that we must choose between earthly rewards and God’s righteousness. Do we truly hunger and thirst after righteousness?

December 4, 2022
Righteousness Satisfied (Matthew 5:6; John 16:5-11)

God promises to fill those who hunger and thirst for righteousness. The entire Trinity is devoted to this. The Father sent Jesus to save the world. Jesus came to give us abundant life (John 10:10) and to destroy the devil’s works (1 John 3:8); this includes setting us free from the power of sin as…

November 20, 2022
Craving Righteousness: Until He Comes (Matthew 5:6; Isaiah 42:1-4)

A few thoughts about righteousness and justice in light of Christ’s second coming (Matthew 5:6; Isaiah 42:1-4).

October 30, 2022
Craving Righteousness (Matthew 5:6; Isaiah 11:4-5)

“But with righteousness He will judge the poor, and decide with fairness for the afflicted of the earth; and He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth, and with the breath of His lips He will slay the wicked. Also righteousness will be the belt about His loins, and faithfulness the belt…

September 5, 2022
Satisfied with Righteousness (Matthew 5:6)

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” Just as our bodies hunger for food, the Christian’s soul should hunger after righteousness. God will feed us.

August 28, 2022