He that doth righteousness; that is, righteousness which…
“He that doth righteousness; that is, righteousness which the gospel calleth so, is righteous; that is, precedent to, or before he doth that righteousness. For he doth not say, he shall make his person righteous by acts of righteousness that he shall do; for then an evil tree may bear good fruit, yea, and make itself good by doing so; but he saith, He that doth righteousness is righteous; as he saith, He that doth righteousness is born of him.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Righteousness is inherent, not earned by deeds; it originates from divine source.
In simple terms: Righteousness comes from God, not actions.
Key Takeaway
Seek inner righteousness.
Themes
faith
morality
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal ethics
- religious practice
- moral decision making
Key Concepts
Christian theology
inner virtue
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true righteousness mean to you?
- How balance inner faith with outward actions?
A Different Perspective
Relying solely on inner belief may ignore practical good deeds.