PURSUIT OF RIGHTEOUSNESS

But he who sows righteousness
will have a sure reward.
Proverbs 11:18b

There are many ways to invest our lives, but none offers greater reward than devoting ourselves to the pursuit of righteousness. Every area of our lives should reflect the holiness of God that is ours by salvation, including our thoughts, so that nothing we think about would be inappropriate for a child of God; and also our actions, so that our lives demonstrate that we serve a holy God; and our integrity, so that we are above reproach in all our relationships.

Ask Yourself

Are you taking God’s righteousness in your life for granted? What are you presently doing to plant holiness in your life? How are you putting righteousness in your mind so that your thoughts are holy? How are you cultivating righteousness in your relationships so that you maintain your integrity? Are you instilling righteousness in your activities so that your life is above reproach?

Righteousness is something you must allow the Holy Spirit to work in your life. If you want to harvest righteousness in your life tomorrow, then you must plant seeds of righteousness today. Likewise, take to heart 1 Peter 1:15: “But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do.” Jesus said if we seek first God and His righteousness, everything else will follow (Matthew 6:33). Consequently, there is great reward in sowing righteousness!

As you pray today, take some time to think about your pursuit of righteousness. Thank God for giving you His Son, who is the ultimate example of how to live righteously! Ask God to open your eyes to the Scriptures, to show you the pathway to a more spiritual, Christ-like life. Ask Him to help you become more devoted to your pursuit of righteousness. Amen.

Source:
“Experiencing God Day-By-Day; The Devotional and Journal”, by Henry T. Blackaby and Richard Blackaby ©1997. Entry January 11.

Additional Reading:
Steadfast In Your Resolve
Redeeming The Time