Christ Quote by Martin Luther

We do not become righteous by doing righteous deed but, having been made righteous, we do righteous deeds.

— Martin Luther

We can't achieve righteousness just by our own efforts but only tru God's grace that is always sufficient.

— Innah Delos Angeles

Righteousness doesn't come from doing everything right. We're justified by putting our faith in Jesus Christ.

— Anonymous

“Our greatest human accomplishments stink when compared to the work of Christ. Righteousness does not come from striving or living a privileged life but…

— Chris Lautsbaugh

“Scripture is also clear that it is not by works of righteousness we have done but by God’s mercy that He saves us.”

— Tim LaHaye

God has set up a high standard of righteousness. He has made plain a distinction between human and divine wisdom. All who work on…

— Ellen G. White

Through faith we are restored to paradise and created anew. We have no need of works in order to be righteous; however, in order…

— Martin Luther

We are not saved by good works; we are saved for good works. The Christian lifestyle is to be a lifestyle of goodness.

— Rick Warren

“Our faith in Christ does not free us from works but from false opinions concerning works, that is, from the foolish presumption that justification…

— Martin Luther

Our salvation is in work, but let us also take delight in that work.

— Maxim Gorky

“Righteousness is faith in motion. It is the work of faith. The faith we have is expressed by the things we do. When we…

— Adam Houge

Passive righteousness tells us that God does not need our good works. Active righteousness tells us that our neighbor does. The aim and direction…

— Tullian Tchividjian