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Righteousness \Right"eous*ness\, n. [AS. rihtw[imac]snes.]
1. The quality or state of being righteous; holiness; purity;
uprightness; rectitude.
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Note: Righteousness, as used in Scripture and theology, in
which it chiefly occurs, is nearly equivalent to
holiness, comprehending holy principles and affections
of heart, and conformity of life to the divine law.
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2. A righteous act, or righteous quality.
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All our righteousnesses are as filthy rags. --Isa.
lxiv. 6.
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3. The act or conduct of one who is righteous.
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Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that
doeth righteousness at all times. --Ps. cvi. 3.
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4. (Theol.) The state of being right with God; justification;
the work of Christ, which is the ground of justification.
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There are two kinds of Christian righteousness: the
one without us, which we have by imputation; the
other in us, which consisteth of faith, hope, and
charity, and other Christian virtues. --Hooker.
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Only for the righteousness of Christ imputed to us,
and received by faith alone. --Westminster
Catechism.
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Syn: Uprightness; holiness; godliness; equity; justice;
rightfulness; integrity; honesty; faithfulness.
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