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There are few people in the Bible who lived a righteous life. To live a righteous life is not easy. Those who live a righteous life were blessed abundantly. Example Abraham, Zecharia.
1. The righteous care
Proverbs 12:10
A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.
Proverbs 29:7
The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.
Care for disciples, weak christians. Look after the needs of the Christians. Win souls for God.
2. The righteous prosper
Proverbs 12:21
No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
Proverbs 10:24
What the wicked dreads will overtake him; what the righteous desire will be granted.
God takes care. Since God is righteous; loves those who are righteous. Security of a righteous one is in being open about his/her life.
3. The righteous are joyful
Proverbs 10:28
The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hopes of the wicked come to nothing.
Proverbs 29:6
An evil man is snared by his own sin, but a righteous one can sing and be glad.
Righteous delight in the Lord. Since they are open, their hearts are not burdened.
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