Fire Journal - Sharing the Fire of God

Here is a LOT of scripture on righteousness to get us started:

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness , For they shall be filled. Matthew 5:6

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness , and all these things shall be added to you. Matthew 6:33

For with the heart one believes unto righteousness , and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. Romans 10:10

for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Romans 14:17

Do not be deceived: “Evil company corrupts good habits.” 34 Awake to righteousness , and do not sin; for some do not have the knowledge of God. I speak this to your shame. 1 Corinthians 15:33-34

Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness? 2 Corinthians 6:14

And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness .” And he was called the friend of God. James 2:23

For we through the Spirit eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness by faith. Galatians 5:5

being filled with the fruits of righteousness which are by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God. Philippians 1:11

and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness , which is from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith; Philippians 3:9

But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness , godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness. 1 Timothy 6:11

You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness;Therefore God, Your God, has anointed YouWith the oil of gladness more than Your companions.” Hebrews 1:9

who through faith subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness , obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, Hebrews 11:33

If you know that He is righteous, you know that everyone who practices righteousness is born of Him. 1 John 2:29
In this the children of God and the children of the devil are manifest: Whoever does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is he who does not love his brother. 1 John 3:10

How many times have you heard from Christians, “Oh I’m just human.” “Oh, everyone does that.” “Everyone would react like that if they were in my circumstances.” “Oh, I think just this time I will do this.” “Oh, God will forgive me later.”

Last time I wrote the scripture, “Those who love me obey my commandments.” Well later that day my boss asked me to work over the sabbath and I said, “No.” And what do you know? He blew up in my face. Amongst many things attacking my faith he said his point-of-view, “We are under grace and the only purpose for the law is to show that we are sinners.” This is a deceived thinking pattern. If we know the law and we are Christ’s we will not compromise because we love him. Not because we are a slave to the law, but we love Christ so we obey God’s commandments!

When are we going to stop sinning just because we can?!?

I am really tired of excuses. I have none. Through faith I will stand, through faith I will obey, and through faith it will be accounted to me righteousness. When you stand for God in the areas that you are weak. That is where Jesus is exalted.
I am guilty of compromising time and time again. I am tired of it. I have been deeply repenting for in my weakness compromising. Now God is giving me opportunities to stand and not compromise.

I WANT TO NOT COMPROMISE IN EVERY AREA OF MY LIFE!!!

But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.” 1 Peter 3:14

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