Sentences with phrase «to pursue righteousness»

That Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have achieved it, that is, righteousness that comes from faith; but that Israel, who pursued the law of righteousness, did not attain to that law?

Martin Luther was so troubled by its calls for people to pursue righteousness through good works that he wanted the whole book to be thrown «into the stove.»

Pursue the kingdom by pursuing His righteousness.

You understand fully that walking with God means pursuing righteousness, and that would mean that you would have to stop doing some of the sins you love.

But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.

Flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness...» (I Timothy 6:9 - 11)

In his letter to Timothy, Paul urged his young protégé to «flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness...» Was Paul warning against a) homosexuality, b) pornography, or c) wealth?

Let those tempted by youthful passions «pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace» (2 Tim.

Flee from unrighteousness, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.