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Definition and Scope: Right-doing, often synonymous with righteousness, refers to the quality of being morally correct and justifiable. It encompasses actions, thoughts, and intentions that align with God's standards as revealed in Scripture. Right-doing is not merely about external compliance with laws but involves a heart posture that seeks to honor God in all aspects of life.
Biblical Foundation: The concept of right-doing is deeply rooted in the character of God, who is the ultimate standard of righteousness. In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word "tsedeq" is frequently used to describe righteousness or right-doing, emphasizing justice, fairness, and ethical conduct. In the New Testament, the Greek word "dikaiosyne" carries similar connotations.
Old Testament Context: Right-doing is a central theme in the Old Testament, where it is often associated with obedience to God's commandments. For instance,
Deuteronomy 6:25 states, "And if we are careful to observe every one of these commandments before the LORD our God, as He has commanded us, then that will be our righteousness." The prophets frequently called the people of Israel to return to right-doing, highlighting the importance of justice, mercy, and humility (
Micah 6:8).
New Testament Context: In the New Testament, right-doing is closely linked to the teachings and person of Jesus Christ. Jesus emphasized the spirit of the law over mere legalistic adherence, teaching that true righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees (
Matthew 5:20). The Apostle Paul further expounds on right-doing as a result of faith in Christ, stating in
Romans 3:22 , "And this righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe."
The Role of Faith and Works: Right-doing in the Christian life is a harmonious blend of faith and works.
James 2:24 asserts, "As you can see, a man is justified by his deeds and not by faith alone." This indicates that genuine faith will naturally produce right-doing as evidence of a transformed life.
Ephesians 2:10 reinforces this by declaring, "For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life."
The Holy Spirit's Role: The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in empowering believers to live a life of right-doing.
Galatians 5:22-23 lists the fruit of the Spirit, which includes attributes that reflect right-doing, such as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. The Spirit guides and convicts believers, enabling them to walk in accordance with God's will.
Practical Implications: Right-doing involves both personal and communal dimensions. Individually, believers are called to live lives of integrity, honesty, and purity. In community, right-doing extends to social justice, caring for the marginalized, and promoting peace and reconciliation. The call to right-doing is a call to reflect God's character in every sphere of life, serving as a witness to the transformative power of the Gospel.
Eternal Perspective: The pursuit of right-doing is not only for this life but has eternal significance. Jesus taught that those who practice right-doing will inherit the kingdom of God (
Matthew 25:34-40). The book of Revelation also highlights the eternal reward for those who have lived righteously, as they will dwell in the presence of God forever (
Revelation 21:7).
In summary, right-doing is an essential aspect of the Christian faith, rooted in the nature of God and manifested through a life transformed by faith in Jesus Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit. It is both a present reality and a future hope, calling believers to live in a manner worthy of their calling.
Strong's Hebrew
6665. tsidqah --right-doing... 6664, 6665. tsidqah. 6666 .
right-
doing. Transliteration: tsidqah Phonetic
Spelling: (tsid-kaw') Short Definition: righteousness.
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Either Then we are to Eschew Lies byRight Doing...
... Section 41. Either then we are to eschew lies byright doing? 41. Either
then we are to eschew lies byright doing, or to confess...
The Will.
... power. Men have attained extraordinary heights of morality by the exercise
of the will inright-doing and refusing to do wrong....
Second Tractate. On Providence (1).
... poverty and sickness, for example " and as for vice, even this brings something
to the general service: it acts as a lesson inright doing, and, in many ways...
Against Lying
... Section 41. Either then we are to eschew lies byright doing? [ Prev]
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The Commandments
... all things pertaining to heaven and the church; and for the reason that man is stirred
up by the love of self and love of the world toright doing in respect...
Of Heathen Repentance.
... lighter stress. In short, they make this same (virtue) a means of sinning
more readily than a means ofright-doing. Footnotes: [8420...
Of Lies are Many Sorts, which Indeed All...
... For, as light and darkness, piety and impiety, justice and iniquity, sin and
right-doing, health and weakness, life and death, so are truth and a lie contrary...
Early Training.
... day experiences. In this way she taught them not only the evil effects of
wrong-doing but also the sure reward ofright-doing. One...
The one Escape.
... The general opinion of the world is, thatright-doing, justice, truth, and honesty,
are very graceful luxuries for those who can afford them; very good things...
Spiritual Farming --No. 4 Sowing.
... subject. Those who have not repented cannot believe unto righteousness;
they can believe unto feeling, but not toright doing! It...
Thesaurus
Right-doing (1 Occurrence)Right-
doing. Right-doers,
Right-
doing. Righted . Multi-Version
Concordance
Right-
doing (1 Occurrence). Romans 2:7 to
...Useful (14 Occurrences)
... 3:16 Every Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for convincing,
for correction of error, and for instruction inrightdoing; (WEY NIV)....
Inspired (20 Occurrences)
... 3:16 Every Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for convincing,
for correction of error, and for instruction inrightdoing; (WEY ASV DBY...
Right-doers (1 Occurrence)
Right-doers. Right, Right-doers.Right-doing . Multi-Version Concordance
Right-doers (1 Occurrence).... (WEY). Right, Right-doers.Right-doing . Reference...
Righted (1 Occurrence)
Persistent (5 Occurrences)
... Romans 2:7 to those on the one hand who, by lives of persistentright-doing, are
striving for glory, honour and immortality, the Life of the Ages; (WEY)....
Correcting (2 Occurrences)
... 3:16 Every Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for convincing,
for correction of error, and for instruction inrightdoing; (See NIV)....
Convincing (2 Occurrences)
... 2 Timothy 3:16 Every Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for
convincing, for correction of error, and for instruction inrightdoing; (WEY...
Striving (33 Occurrences)
... Romans 2:7 to those on the one hand who, by lives of persistentright-doing, are
striving for glory, honour and immortality, the Life of the Ages; (WEY)....
Perseverance (27 Occurrences)
... Romans 2:7 to those on the one hand who, by lives of persistentright-doing, are
striving for glory, honour and immortality, the Life of the Ages; (See NAS)....
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