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What does righteousness mean?

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Noun
  1. (uncountable) The quality or state of being righteous; 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.
  2. (countable) A righteous act, or righteous quality.
  3. The act or conduct of one who is righteous.
  4. (theology) The state of being right with God; justification; the work of Christ, which is the ground justification.
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She would tell of the sadistic punishment wrought unto the unbelievers by the just who trusted in her righteousness.
People in the world of health and medicine sometimes become carried away by the obvious rightness or righteousness of their cause.
His life is taken as the perfect example for all to follow, and his teaching the only sure guide to righteousness.
Twenty-five thousand people, armed to the teeth, were ranging the city in utter and ruthless defiance of law and righteousness.
Sure, we have our opinion on the issues, but we don't think we have a monopoly on morality or righteousness.
We must remember that behind justification by faith is righteousness, which follows from covenant.

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