As one man’s false step and falling away led to condemnation for all men, so one Man’s act of righteousness leads to acquittal and right standing with God and life for all men.
But the salvation of the righteous is from the Lord; He is their strength in the time of trouble.
Wait on the Lord, and keep His way, and He shall exalt you to inherit the land; when the wicked are cut off, you shall see it.
The mouth of the righteous speaks wisdom, and his tongue talks of justice.
The law of the Lord is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.
But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
If you know that He is righteous, you know that everyone who does right has been born of Him.
If you know that He is righteous, you know that everyone who does what is right has been born of Him.
For it is time for judgment to begin in the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God?
This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down His life for us.
He who does what is sinful is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil’s work.