Bears Quote by John Bunyan
“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
Source Book: The Pilgrim's Progress, John Bunyan, 1678
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.
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