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State of being morally correct and justifiable
Romans that righteousness comes by faith: "... a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: 'The righteous will live by
Righteousness
Feeling or display of moral superiority
from others. Wikiquote has quotations related to Self-righteousness. Look up self-righteousness in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Elitism Mississippi
Self-righteousness
Doctrine in Christianity; faithful humans are accepted by God
Imputed righteousness is a concept in Christian theology proposing that the "righteousness of Christ ... is imputed to [believers]—that is, treated as
Imputed_righteousness
Non-Jews who saved Jews during the Holocaust
Day of the Righteous Individuals and groups assisting Jews during the Holocaust List of Righteous Among the Nations by country Righteousness Virtuous pagan
Righteous_Among_the_Nations
Concept in Methodist theology
believed that imparted righteousness worked in tandem with imputed righteousness. Imputed righteousness is the righteousness of Jesus credited to the
Imparted_righteousness
American comedy television series
The Righteous Gemstones is an American crime comedy-drama television series created by Danny McBride that premiered on August 18, 2019, on HBO. The series
The_Righteous_Gemstones
Doctrine of the Roman Catholic Church
grace/righteousness is "infused" in believers more and more over time, and their own "righteousness in the flesh" becomes subsumed into God's righteousness
Infused_righteousness
1899–1901 anti-foreign uprising in China
characterised them. The Boxers called themselves the "Militia United in Righteousness" for the first time in October 1899, at the Battle of Senluo Temple
Boxer_Rebellion
Compilation of hadith by Al-Nawawi
Riyad as-Salihin, The Meadows of the Righteous, or The Gardens of the Righteous (Arabic: رياض الصالحين, romanized: Riyāḍ aṣ-Ṣāliḥīn), is a collection of
The_Meadows_of_the_Righteous
American singing duo
The Righteous Brothers are an American musical duo originally formed by Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield but now comprising Medley and Bucky Heard. Medley
The_Righteous_Brothers
Unknown priest in the Dead Sea Scrolls
rightful holder, the Teacher of Righteousness. Alvar Ellegård follows this line and argues that the Teacher of Righteousness was not only the leader of the
Teacher_of_Righteousness
between a donum superadditum and original righteousness is debated. The concept of original righteousness shows up throughout discussions of the lost
Original_righteousness
Lutheran doctrine
creation. The two kinds of righteousness is explicitly mentioned in Luther's 1518 sermon entitled "Two Kinds of Righteousness", in Luther's Commentary on
The two kinds of righteousness
The_two_kinds_of_righteousness
Period of Japanese history from 1912 to 1926
could be roughly understood as meaning "great rectitude", or "great righteousness". On July 30, 1912, Emperor Meiji died and Crown Prince Yoshihito succeeded
Taishō_era
Biblical Figure
names ("My King is Righteousness" and "My Lord is Righteousness" respectively) is that they refer to the concept of righteousness and not to a god. The
Melchizedek
Christian theological doctrine
it our righteousness before God is contained, as David and Paul teach us when they declare that man blessed to whom God grants righteousness apart from
Sola_fide
Religious community in New Mexico, United States
In progress The Lord Our Righteousness Church (LORC) was, as of 2008, a religious community in Union County, New Mexico, in the northeast of that state
Lord_Our_Righteousness_Church
Topics referred to by the same term
film The Righteous (professional wrestling), a professional wrestling group All pages with titles containing The Righteous Righteousness Righteous (disambiguation)
The_Righteous
2008 American thriller film
Righteous Kill is a 2008 American crime thriller film directed by Jon Avnet and written by Russell Gewirtz. The film stars Robert De Niro and Al Pacino
Righteous_Kill
American lawyer and politician (born 1979)
contributed the foreword to Hawley's book Theodore Roosevelt: Preacher of Righteousness. Kennedy said Hawley stood out in a school "which is overstuffed with
Josh_Hawley
1994 crime film by Quentin Tarantino
and awe-inspiring figure, proclaiming the prophecy with fury and self-righteousness ... In the second ... he appears to be a different sort of man altogether
Pulp_Fiction
Ethiopic magico-religious funerary text
The Bandlet of Righteousness (Ge'ez: Lefāfa Ṣedeḳ), also known as the Ethiopian Book of the Dead, is an anonymous Ethiopic magico-religious funerary text
Bandlet_of_Righteousness
Biblical phrase from Ephesians 6
armour worn by God in metaphorical battles, or it may refer to vigilant righteousness in general as bestowed by the grace of God (Romans 13:12, King James
Armor_of_God
Motto of the state of Hawaii
"The sovereignty of the land is perpetuated in righteousness." Pono, commonly translated as "righteousness", may also connote goodness, fairness, order
Ua Mau ke Ea o ka ʻĀina i ka Pono
Ua_Mau_ke_Ea_o_ka_ʻĀina_i_ka_Pono
2012 book by Jonathan Haidt
The Righteous Mind: Why Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion is a 2012 social psychology book by Jonathan Haidt, in which the author describes
The_Righteous_Mind
2003 studio album by Martin Simpson
(Trad.) 2:03 Chris, Nickson. Righteousness and Humidity at AllMusic. Retrieved 13 May 2025. "Martin Simpson, Righteousness & Humidity". Yorkshire Evening
Righteousness_and_Humidity
Family tree of Abraham in the Book of Genesis
Abraham is known as the patriarch of the Israelite people through Isaac, the son born to him and Sarah in their old age and the patriarch of Arabs through
Abraham's_family_tree
2014 studio album by Mushroomhead
The Righteous & the Butterfly is the seventh studio album by American heavy metal band Mushroomhead. It was released on May 13, 2014. It is the band's
The_Righteous_&_the_Butterfly
Terrorist group
The Swords of Righteousness Brigade (Arabic: سرايا سيوف الحق, sometimes translated as the Swords of Truth Brigade) is a group which kidnapped four Western
Swords of Righteousness Brigade
Swords_of_Righteousness_Brigade
Concept in Christian theology
these being the Crown of Life; the Incorruptible Crown; the Crown of Righteousness; the Crown of Glory; and the Crown of Exultation. In the Greek language
Five_crowns
1970 Hong Kong film by Lung Chien
Loyalty and Righteousness". hkmdb.com. Retrieved 5 February 2022. Hong Kong portal Film portal Martial arts portal Boxers of Loyalty and Righteousness at IMDb
Boxers of Loyalty and Righteousness
Boxers_of_Loyalty_and_Righteousness
Concept of Christian theology
held by Lutherans. They do emphasize that righteousness as acceptance by God and sharing in the righteousness of Christ is always complete. At the same
Justification_(theology)
Term coined by Martin Luther
can in no way earn righteousness, (2) humans cannot add to or increase the righteousness of the cross, and (3) any righteousness given to humanity comes
Theology_of_the_Cross
1990 studio album by King Sun
appearance by Poor Righteous Teachers. The New York Times noted that Righteous but Ruthless "marks a late conversion to righteousness; it has as many gangster
Righteous_but_Ruthless
Figure in rabbinic Jewish eschatology from the Book of Zechariah
In rabbinic Jewish eschatology, the Righteous Priest or Priest of Righteousness is a figure identified with one of the Four Craftsmen in a vision mentioned
Righteous_Priest
Chinese secret society active from the 1880s to 1901
since the mid-1880s, it was first reported externally as the "National Righteousness Group" (義民會; 义民会; Yìmínhuì; I4-min2-hui4) in an 1899 Qing report intent
Boxer_movement
Patriarch named in the Hebrew Bible
Mahalalel (Hebrew: מַהֲלַלְאֵל, romanized: Mahălalʾēl, Ancient Greek: Μαλελεήλ, Maleleḗl) was an Antediluvian patriarch named in the Hebrew Bible. He is
Mahalalel
Topics referred to by the same term
the album What Happens Next The Righteous (disambiguation) Righteousness All pages with titles containing Righteous This disambiguation page lists articles
Righteous_(disambiguation)
2021 video game
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is an isometric role-playing game developed by Owlcat Games and published by META Publishing, based on Paizo Publishing's
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous
Pathfinder:_Wrath_of_the_Righteous
Irregular civilian militias in Korea
In Korean history, righteous armies (Korean: 의병), sometimes translated as irregular armies or militias, mainly refers to civilian armed organizations
Righteous_armies
Topics referred to by the same term
Righteous gentile may refer to: Noachide, a gentile who follows the Seven Laws of Noah Ger toshav, ("resident alien") gentile (non-Jew) living in the
Righteous_gentile
Japanese manga series
The Magnificent Bastard: The Legend of Keiji (花の慶次 -雲のかなたに-, Hana no Keiji: Kumo no Kanata ni; lit. 'Keiji of the Flowers:Beyond the Clouds'), also known
The Magnificent Bastard: The Legend of Keiji
The_Magnificent_Bastard:_The_Legend_of_Keiji
1895–1910 Russian-French bank in China
enterprise. In Chinese, the bank was then referred to as "Sino-Russian Righteousness Victory Bank" (Traditional Chinese: 華俄道勝銀行). By 1902, it had become
Russo-Chinese_Bank
Jamaican reggae singer (born 1940)
Alton Ellis's group The Flames in the 1960s before recording with The Righteous Flames and as a solo artist.[citation needed] Born in 1940 in Lime Tree
Winston_Jarrett
American actor (born 1971)
(2002–2008), Justified (2010–2015), Vice Principals (2016–2017), The Righteous Gemstones (2019–2025), Invincible (2021–present), Fallout (2024–present)
Walton_Goggins
Abrahamic monotheistic religion
refer to later groups such as ISIS. The Murji'ah taught that people's righteousness could be judged by God alone. Therefore, wrongdoers might be considered
Islam
Pejorative for performative Christianity
only if expressed in action, Luther saw nothing but a new system of righteousness by works. Wood, Anna Grace (2021). "Are head coverings biblical?". Femina
Legalism_(theology)
Biblical figure
Kenan (also spelled Qenan, Kaynan, Caynam or Cainan) (Hebrew: קֵינָן, Modern: Qēnan, Tiberian: Qēnān; Arabic: كِنَاْنْ, romanized: Kinān; Biblical Greek:
Kenan
Great-grandson of Shem, the son of Noah
Eber (Hebrew: עֵבֶר, romanized: ʿĒḇer; Biblical Greek: Ἔβερ, romanized: Éber; Arabic: عؘابِر, romanized: ʿĀbir) is an ancestor of the Ishmaelites and the
Eber
Building in Forbidden City, China
The Belvedere of Spreading Righteousness (simplified Chinese: 弘义阁; traditional Chinese: 弘義閣; Manchu: ᠵᡠᡵᡤᠠᠨ ᠪᡝ ᠰᡝᠯᡤᡳᠶᡝᡵᡝ ᠠᠰᠠᡵᡳ jurgan be selgiyere asari)
Belvedere of Spreading Righteousness
Belvedere_of_Spreading_Righteousness
First man according to the Abrahamic creation myth
transported to the heavenly paradise, foreshadowing the destiny of all the righteous at the end of time. The Archangel Michael attended Adam's death, together
Adam
Biblical prophet known for building an ark
of the Watchers. The righteousness of Noah is the subject of much discussion among rabbis. The description of Noah as "righteous in his generation" implied
Noah
Concept in Confucianism
(simplified Chinese: 义; traditional Chinese: 義; pinyin: yì) refers to righteousness, justice, morality, and meaning. In Confucianism, yi involves a moral
Yi_(philosophy)
On Righteousness was the idea of communal living or communitarianism, including shared property and spouses. The text begins: "The righteousness of God
Epiphanes_(Gnostic)
President of the United States from 1901 to 1909
A milk-and-water righteousness unbacked by force is...as wicked as and even more mischievous than force divorced from righteousness. On his international
Theodore_Roosevelt
Name list
Jared is a given name of Biblical derivation. In the Book of Genesis, the biblical patriarch Jared (יֶרֶד) was the sixth in the ten pre-flood generations
Jared
Lutheran debate over imputed righteousness
that it was only through the righteousness of Christ with respect to the divine nature (entirely excluding the righteousness of Christ with respect to the
Osiandrian_controversy
Biblical Jewish queen of Persia and Medes
Esther (/ˈɛstər/; Hebrew: אֶסְתֵּר, romanized: ʾEstēr), originally Hadassah (/həˈdɑːsə/; Hebrew: הֲדַסָּה, romanized: Hăḏassā), is the eponymous heroine
Esther
Biblical figure
Rachel (Hebrew: רָחֵל, romanized: Rāḥēl, lit. 'ewe') was a Biblical figure, the favorite of Jacob's two wives, and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin, two
Rachel
Sanskrit verse from the Mahabharata
(धर्माह) = righteousness, duty, moral order Tataḥ (ततो) = there/then Jayaḥ (जयः) = victory "...acts of good will. That foremost of righteous men then set
Yato_Dharmastato_Jayah
English religious reformer, philosopher and activist (1609–1676)
cowherd. In 1648, Winstanley published a pamphlet called The New Law of Righteousness. The basis of this work came from the downtrodden state of the labouring
Gerrard_Winstanley
Title in Judaism given to people considered righteous
ṣadiq, is (צ־ד־ק ṣ-d-q), which relates to "justice" or "righteousness". When applied to a righteous woman, the term is inflected as tzadeket singularly or
Tzadik
American actor and director (born 1950)
Hollywood Reporter. Stein, Ruthe (January 9, 2000). "Ed Harris Has the Righteous Stuff, Too: Actor plays a particularly convincing priest in 'The Third
Ed_Harris
Biblical character
Peleg (Hebrew: פֶּלֶג, romanized: Péleḡ, in pausa Hebrew: פָּלֶג, romanized: Pā́leḡ, "division"; Biblical Greek: Φάλεκ, romanized: Phálek) is mentioned
Peleg
Hawaiian word commonly rendered as "righteousness"
Pono (pronounced [ˈpono]) is a Hawaiian word commonly rendered as "righteousness". For instance, the Hawaii state motto: Ua Mau ke Ea o ka ʻĀina i ka
Pono_(word)
American actor (born 1943)
lip-smacking, blackly comic and terrifying portrayal of psychopathic self-righteousness." The film grossed a successful $182 million and earned De Niro a Best
Robert_De_Niro
1st episode of the 1st season of The Righteous Gemstones
"The Righteous Gemstones" is the series premiere of the American dark comedy crime television series The Righteous Gemstones. The episode was written
The Righteous Gemstones (The Righteous Gemstones episode)
The_Righteous_Gemstones_(The_Righteous_Gemstones_episode)
Ancestor of Abraham according to Genesis in Hebrew Bible
Selah (Hebrew: שֶׁלַח, romanized: Šélaḥ), Salah or Sala (Greek: Σαλά – Salá) or Shelah was an ancestor of the Israelites and Ishmaelites according to the
Selah_(biblical_figure)
1758 Christian hymn
"Sun of Unclouded Righteousness" is a little-known 1758 Christian hymn written by Charles Wesley, the brother of John Wesley, the founder of Methodism
Sun of Unclouded Righteousness
Sun_of_Unclouded_Righteousness
Biblical figure prior to Noah's flood
and exaltation. According to Rashi [from Genesis Rabbah], "Enoch was a righteous man, but he could easily be swayed to return to do evil. Therefore, the
Enoch
European Union annual celebration
The European Day of the Righteous is a celebration established in 2012 by the European Parliament to commemorate those who have stood up against crimes
European_Day_of_the_Righteous
Hebrew religious text ascribed to Enoch
shall be in goodness and righteousness". Exhortation (91:1–10, 91:18–19): this short list of exhortations to follow righteousness, said by Enoch to his son
Book_of_Enoch
Iranian religion founded by Zoroaster
the choice between Asha ('truth', 'cosmic order'), the principle of righteousness or "rightness" that is promoted and embodied by Ahura Mazda, and Druj
Zoroastrianism
Central figure in the Hebrew Bible's Book of Joshua
Joshua is mentioned as a prophet in Ibn Kathir's Stories of the Prophets "Righteous Joshua the son of Nun (Navi)". Oca. Archived from the original on 14 November
Joshua
Criminal Nation Organization (2014) For the Fans Vol. 1 (2005) From Your Righteousness (2009) Crossover 2010 (2010) The Wonder Years (2014) "American certifications
Bizzy_Bone_discography
Book of the Bible
speaks out against corrupt leaders and for the disadvantaged, and roots righteousness in God's holiness rather than in Israel's covenant. Isaiah was one of
Book_of_Isaiah
Chinese moral principles
principles of morality. The Four Cardinal Principles are propriety (禮), righteousness (義), integrity (廉), and shame (恥). The Eight Virtues are loyalty (忠)
Four Cardinal Principles and Eight Virtues
Four_Cardinal_Principles_and_Eight_Virtues
Biblical figure
as being the first martyr. In Matthew 23:35 Jesus speaks of Abel as "righteous", and the Epistle to the Hebrews states that "The blood of sprinkling
Abel
Largest church adhering to Mormonism
that Native Americans' darker skin would be made lighter due to their righteousness. The church's policies and treatment of sexual minorities and gender
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints
2000 studio album by Joan Osborne
Righteous Love is Joan Osborne's second studio album and fourth overall. It was released on September 12, 2000, by Interscope Records. "Running Out of
Righteous_Love
American actor and comedian
known for his role as Keefe Chambers on the HBO television series The Righteous Gemstones (2019–2025) and for playing Ozzy Osbourne in the film The Dirt
Tony_Cavalero
Taiwanese political party
Zheng Shen Min Party (Chinese: 正神名黨; pinyin: Zhèng shén míng dǎng; lit. 'Righteous God Party') is a political party in Taiwan. The party was established
Zheng_Shen_Min_Party
American actor (born 1996)
Vacation and Superman, as well as the television programs Psych, The Righteous Gemstones, and Santa Clarita Diet. Gisondo was born on July 22, 1996,
Skyler_Gisondo
Judaic notion of 36 righteous people
or water-drawers." On Daniel 12:3 ("...those who lead the masses to righteousness will be like the stars forever and ever"), the midrash comments, "just
Tzadikim_Nistarim
American professional wrestler (born 1987)
He is currently signed to TNA Wrestling, where he is a member of The Righteous alongside Vincent. He is known for his time All Elite Wrestling (AEW)
Dutch_(wrestler)
Personality trait of being docile and avoiding violence
of human nature and behavior that has been defined as an amalgam of righteousness, inner humility, and patience. Meekness has been contrasted with humility
Meekness
American singer (born 1940)
(born September 19, 1940) is an American singer best known as one of the Righteous Brothers. He is noted for his bass-baritone voice, exemplified in songs
Bill_Medley
Vietnamese "Righteous Among the Nations"
Công Anh (1919 – 2008) was a Vietnamese national who was classed as a Righteous Among the Nations by Yad Vashem. Paul Nguyen was born in Vietnam and immigrated
Paul_Nguyễn_Công_Anh
Biblical figure, son of Noah
Shem (/ʃɛm/; Hebrew: שֵׁם Šēm; Arabic: سَام, romanized: Sām) is one of the sons of Noah in the Bible (Genesis 5–11 and 1 Chronicles 1:4). The children
Shem
Act or process of acquiring sanctity
(1554–1600) distinguished between the “righteousness of justification” that is imputed by God and the “righteousness of sanctification” that comprises the
Sanctification in Christianity
Sanctification_in_Christianity
1955 song by Alex North and Hy Zaret
recorded songs of the 20th century, with the version recorded by the Righteous Brothers in 1965 notable in its own right. According to the song's publishing
Unchained_Melody
Christ's obedience to the law of God as described in Protestant Christian theology
that God's righteousness demands perfect obedience to his law. By his active obedience, Christ has "made available a perfect righteousness by keeping
Active_obedience_of_Christ
2020 single by Juice Wrld
"Righteous" is a song by American rapper Juice Wrld. It is the first posthumous single released with him as the lead artist. It was released on April
Righteous_(song)
Chinese historical novel
Panasyuk). The novel places great emphasis on Confucian values, such as yi (righteousness) and ren (altruism), which characterize all heroes and gallants. In
The Seven Heroes and Five Gallants
The_Seven_Heroes_and_Five_Gallants
Biblical figure omitted from the Masoretic genealogies
Cainan (from Hebrew: קֵינָן Qēnān) is mentioned in the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Book of Genesis, the Book of Jubilees and the genealogy
Cainan
In the Bible, son of Shem, the son of Noah
Arpachshad's mother is named in this source as צדקת לבב, possibly Ṣaḏeqeṯ-lābāb 'Righteous one (f) of the Heart'. Some ancient Jewish sources, particularly Jubilees
Arpachshad
American actor and musician (born 1980)
critically praised. In 2022, he played a minor role in two episodes of The Righteous Gemstones, and had a supporting role in Kid Cudi's animated film Entergalactic
Macaulay_Culkin
Righteous Among the Nations, diplomat
Holocaust. He is the only Ecuadorian to be recognized by Yad Vashem as a Righteous among the Nations. Manuel Muñoz Borrero was born in Cuenca, Ecuador in
Manuel_Muñoz_Borrero
Biblical figure
year 325 AM. Ethiopian Orthodox tradition considers him a "faithful and righteous servant of God", and further credits him with the introduction, following
Enos_(biblical_figure)
Character of the Mahabharata
Varanavata. Yuyutsu is celebrated as a moral warrior who chose the path of righteousness, in spite of being born in circumstances that could've influenced his
Yuyutsu
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Elixir of righteousness, Lamp of the elixir, Elixir of patience and peace
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The righteousness of the faith
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Guide to righteousness, Gift
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Religion of righteousness
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Guide to righteousness, Gift
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The vessel of purity and righteousness of the spiritual family, Of a good family, A credit to the entire family
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Righteousness of the faith, Name of the Muslim leader who liberated jerusalem from the crusaders
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The Lord our righteousness.
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Light of righteousness and virtues
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Chinese
dragon greatness.
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English : occupational name for a roper or a loader, from an agent derivative of Middle English sime
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Japanese
(英夫) Japanese name HIDEO means "splendid man."
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Town Full of Trees
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Brave Like a Bear
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Champion; From the Irish and Scottish Niall
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Praised and Commendable; Variant Used for Mohammad; Founder of Islamic Religion; Praiseworthy; Glorified; Greatly Praised; The Name of the Prophet
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n.
The quality or state of being self-righteous; pharisaism.
n.
Righteousness.
n.
Righteousness; true religion.
n.
The act or conduct of one who is righteous.
a.
The quality of being just; conformity to the principles of righteousness and rectitude in all things; strict performance of moral obligations; practical conformity to human or divine law; integrity in the dealings of men with each other; rectitude; equity; uprightness.
v. t.
To adjudge as one's own (the sin or righteousness) of another; as, the righteousness of Christ is imputed to us.
n.
Moral rectitude; righteousness.
a.
Accordant with, or relating to, the gospel; evangelical; as, gospel righteousness.
prep.
Denoting the aim or object; concerning; in relation to; as, to look after workmen; to inquire after a friend; to thirst after righteousness.
n.
A righteous act, or righteous quality.
n.
The quality or state of being righteous; holiness; purity; uprightness; rectitude.
n.
In morals: The will of God as the rule for the disposition and conduct of all responsible beings toward him and toward each other; a rule of living, conformable to righteousness; the rule of action as obligatory on the conscience or moral nature.
n.
The state of being right with God; justification; the work of Christ, which is the ground of justification.