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There are so many other references throughout scripture that offer answers to our question; for this short study, we will look primarily in Proverbs 11 where there are several verses that help us to understand what righteousness does and give us greater insight.
We may already know the answer to the question of what righteousness is, but do we have a ready answer for its function in the life of a believer in Jesus/Yeshua haMashiach?
Proverbs in Hebrew is Mishlei מִשְׁלֵי
In Hebrew The Lord our Righteousness is
Yehoveh Tsidkenu/Yahweh Tsidqenu .
H3072 – יְהֹוָה צִדְקֵנוּ Yᵉhôvâh tsidqênûw,
Pronounced: ye-ho-vaw’ tsid-kay’-noo;
(from and with pronominal suffix.)
This name is also known as Jehovah Tsidqenu.
The word “Tsidkenu” is derived from “Tsedek”
and means
“righteousness,” “right,” “honest,” accurate,” justice”, “truth,” or “integrity.”
For the time is coming, says the Lord, when I will place a righteous Branch upon King David’s throne. He shall be a King who shall rule with wisdom and justice and cause righteousness to prevail everywhere throughout the earthThis is his name whereby he shall be called, The Lord our Righteousness” Jeremiah 23:6
Starting in Proverbs 11 and verse 4 we read that
righteousness rescues from death.
This is true in both physical and spiritual terms. Remembering what righteousness is – in right relationship or right standing with God – we are in a position to receive all of the promises in His Word. These promises include protection, both physically and spiritually.
Both Psalms 23 & 91 contain lists of some of the things we are protected from.
Death is a definite reality that we all face, however it is the death of the body not the spirit. Spirit is eternal in nature and cannot die in the same way as a physical flesh body dies, decays and ceases to exist. The death we fear is based in flesh and from a physical carnal viewpoint. According to scripture, we are all dead in our sins before being born again from above by the Spirit of the living God. We were physically born into sin and both physical and spiritual death is inevitable without the regeneration of the born again experience.
Ephesians 2:1 And you were dead in our trespasses and sins.
Colossians 2:13 When you were dead in your trespasses and in the uncircumcision of your sinful nature, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our trespasses..
His righteousness delivers us from the power of death.
The term ‘spiritual death’, means to be forever cut off from the presence of our Heavenly Father and His Kingdom. No thing that is ‘spiritually dead’ or ‘sinful’, can exist in His presence. He is life/chaim and Holy/kadosh and it is His righteousness, not ours, which makes us fit to be in His presence; both while still on the physical earth in a physical body but also to be transformed into the image of His Son and a final destination in His presence forever.
Righteousness delivers/rescues us from death – wealth and riches will not.
Continuously walking in the way of righteousness allows us to inherit true (spiritual) riches from our Heavenly Father. Proverbs 8:20-21.
No matter how many billions a person has, they cannot buy the righteousness of God. It was bought and paid for by Messiah. It comes only by grace to those who choose to believe and receive His mercy; by forgiveness of sin trusting in the blood of the pure and Holy Lamb of God. Blood that has wiped away sin and rescued us from its result … that is spiritual death.
1 Corinthians 1:30 – But by His doing you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption,
The next verse 5 tells us
righteousness of the innocent levels their way
and
Proverbs 3:6
leads them on the safest route to their goal and removes all obstacles.
If we will trust in our Heavenly Father’s righteousness which has been imparted to us He goes before us leading us in the way, or path of righteousness as confirmed in Psalm 23:3, “He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” This concept emphasizes living a life aligned and in tune with God’s will plans and purposes together with moral integrity.
In Verse 6 we read that the righteousness of the upright are delivered from trouble. Walking in line with all that the Word of God tells us to, and keeping His commandments causes us to be delivered from trouble. The enemy of our souls is the one who causes us trouble and it is usually through temptations aimed at our desires and fleshly cravings that lead us to stumble and miss the mark.
In the next Verse, 9, By knowledge the righteous are delivered.
As children of righteousness, it is by knowledge and understanding we gain freedom. It is the knowledge of Who our Heavenly Father is, it’s relationship and by knowing Him we also know HIs Word; not only the written Word but the Word made flesh, Messiah. From the very first verse, the Book of Proverbs is filled with helpful guidance on gaining wisdom, knowledge and understanding.
Verse 10 tells us that when the righteous prosper the city rejoices. The righteousness of The Lord spreads and causes all those around to rejoice. When we carry His presence into a place His peace/shalom and righteousness reigns.
Verse 18 reminds us again of the spiritual principles of the Kingdom of God, the spiritual law of sowing and reaping; truly whatever we sow we shall reap and here we are encouraged that to sow righteousness – gain a true reward.
Verse 19 reminds us that genuine righteousness leads to life. It is the righteousness imparted by our Heavenly Father, not self righteousness.
Romans 10:3 – For not knowing about God’s righteousness and seeking to establish their own, they did not subject themselves to the righteousness of God. Paul emphasizes that righteousness comes through faith in Yeshua ha Mashiach/Jesus Christ, not through adherence to the law or personal merit; true righteousness comes from our Heavenly Father, not from our own works or self-perception.
Titus 3:5. He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit…
Eph. 2:8-9. For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.
An interesting promise for our children, for both physical and spiritual, is in verse 21 the offspring of the righteous will escape.
In verse 23 we are told that the righteous desire only good.
This is because they made the decision to not give in to the desires of the flesh. For us it means we have died to the old man, the carnal nature has been crucified with Messiah/Christ and our desires which were rooted in the lusts of the flesh have been changed into those of the spiritual life and desire for all things that pertain to life and godliness. Gal. 5:24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.
28 the righteous flourish like sprouting leaves another scripture in Psalm 92:13-15 also says that Those that be planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God. They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing; To shew that the LORD is upright: he is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him. The phrase “planted in the house of the Lord“ signifies a committed relationship with our heavenly Father. Much like a garden requires care and attentiveness, our relationship with Him requires effort and dedication; this verse emphasizes the transformative power of being rooted in Him. Psalm 1:3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
30 fruit if righteous is a tree of life.. There are many references to His children being like trees and bearing fruit and here the verse is saying that that, the fruit we bear is righteous, or has its root in the righteousness of our Heavenly Father, it will be as a tree of life. Not just a single fruit but the source of further fruit. Our roots must be deep on a firm foundation and draw our sustenance from the river of life. The original tree of life was in gan eden where eternal life with the Father was lost. Messiah died physically on a ‘tree’ to restore the eternal life that was lost. He is our tree of life and His life has been imparted to us.
31 righteous paid what they deserve here on earth. Those who follow the way of Messiah and our Heavenly Fathers Kingdom principles, who walk not after the flesh but after the Ruach haKodesh/Holy Spirit within, will receive wages accordingly; again the principle of sowing and reaping. The rewards that are promised are both for this life and the next, and He knows what we need day to day. Matthew 6:8 Your Father knows what you need before you ask and Phil. 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. This verse emphasizes that our loving Heavenly Father will provide for the needs of those who trust in Him.
The promise in Prov. 22:8; Ps. 112:9 and
2 Cor. 9:9 is that His tzedakah lasts forever.
It is not something that is fleeting and will pass away,
His Truth is that righteousness IS the good news.
We are the righteousness of God in Christ. It is His righteousness NOT ours. It’s the covering we wear as forgiven believers. A robe of righteousness, a covering, a garment; the garment of salvation we are made righteous by His blood. In right standing relationship with Messiah and with the Father through Yeshua/Jesus. Righteousness is likened to the breastplate which was worn by the High Priest, representing the 12 tribes of Israel. Messiah is now our High Priest and in Ephesians 6 and 2 Cor. 10:4, it has become part of the equipment provided for us to be victorious and demolish strongholds.
What does Righteousness do?
Righteousness rescues from death,
levels our way leading us on the safest route by removing all obstacles,
Righteousness rescues us, delivers from trouble,
we prosper when we sow it,
we gain a true reward,
it leads to life,
it causes us to desire only good;
and then we flourish like leaves that sprout.
The fruit we bear is a tree of life that we can share with others and we will receive the fruit of that righteousness here on earth; and it is part of the spiritual armor of authority and protection against onslaughts of the enemy.
Wow! Thank you Father for Your righteousness.
Shalom, shalom mishpachah/family
and cheverim/friends!
It’s all about Life and Relationship,
NOT Religion.
You are greatly loved and precious in His sight.
NOT SURE?
YOU CAN BE..
SAY THE FOLLOWING FROM YOUR HEART RIGHT NOW…
Heavenly Father I come to you in the Name of Jesus/Yeshua asking for forgiveness of my sins for which I am truly sorry. I repent of them all and turn away from my past.
I believe with my heart and confess with my mouth that Jesus/Yeshua is your Son and that He died on the cross at calvary to pay the price for my sin, so that I might be forgiven and have eternal life in the kingdom of Heaven. Father I believe that Jesus/Yeshua rose from the dead and I ask you to come into my life right now and be my personal Savior and Lord and I will worship you all the days of my life. Because your word is truth I say that I am now forgiven and born again and by faith I am washed clean with the blood of Jesus/Yeshua. Thank you that you have accepted me into your family in Jesus’/Yeshua’s name. Amen
There are several interesting Hebrew words in this verse
but primarily it’s saying that,
when we face a real threat
our Heavenly Father is telling us not to fear.
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. Isaiah 41:10.
This word for fear as used here,
is a fear for one’s own personal safety.
In Strongs #3372
In #3372 Strongs also lists the Hebrew word:
yare’: Fear, revere, be afraid
Original Word: יָרֵא
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: yare’
Pronunciation: yah-ray’
Phonetic Spelling: yaw-ray’
Definition: Fear, revere, be afraid
Meaning: to fear, to revere, cause to frighten
Corresponding Greek – G5399 (φοβέω, phobeo):
To fear, be afraid, reverence
– G5401 (φόβος, phobos): Fear, terror, reverence
The Hebrew verb yare
primarily conveys the idea of fear,
which can range from:
a sense of terror or dread to reverence and awe.
In the context of the Bible, yare
is often used to describe the fear of God,
which encompasses:
both a profound respect and
a recognition of His power and holiness.
This fear is not merely about being afraid but involves a deep reverence and commitment to God’s commandments and will. In ancient Israelite culture, fear of the Lord was a foundational aspect of religious life. It was understood as the beginning of wisdom, Proverbs 9:10, and was integral to maintaining a covenant relationship with God. This fear was not just an emotional response but a guiding principle that influenced ethical behavior, worship, and community life. The concept of fearing God distinguished the Israelites from surrounding nations, emphasizing a unique relationship with a holy and sovereign deity.
The reason we need not fear
is because our
Heavenly Father is with us –
Emmanuel. עִמָּנוּאֵל
Strongs #6005 Immanuel. (sometimes spelled with an I.)
Derived from the Hebrew words עִם im, with,
אֲנַחְנוּ anu, us,
and אֵל El, God.
He is our spiritual Father and we are His spiritual children.
But He does not stop there He goes on to say:
“Be not dismayed.”
in Hebrew the word dismayed is
tisheta’
shaah: To look, gaze, regard, pay attention
Original Word: שָׁעָה
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: sha`ah
Pronunciation: shah-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (shaw-aw’)
Definition: To look, gaze, regard, pay attention, to gaze at, about, to inspect, consider, compassionate, be nonplussed, bewildered, anxious, fearful.
This word occurs only once, in this verse, and apparently comes from a Semitic root meaning – to be blind!
When someone is really frightened or angry, they become irrational and are blind to the real situation, and all they can do is imagine all the horrible things that are about to happen. Being overwhelmed by the circumstances in which they find themselves in which could be some sort of extreme physical or emotional crisis, their reactions become completely unreasonable. In such situations we often say that: a person reacted in blind panic/fear or bind rage/anger.
However our heavenly Father is reassuring us I am with you.
A promise also found in Zephaniah 3:17 among many others.
The LORD your God in your midst,
qereb: midst, inner part, inward part, among, within
7130 Original Word: קֶרֶב
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: qereb
Pronunciation: keh’-reb
Phonetic Spelling: (keh’-reb)
Definition: midst, inner part, inward part, among, within
Meaning: the nearest part, the center From an unused root meaning to approach or come near
The Hebrew word qereb primarily denotes:
the inner part or midst of something.
It is often used to describe the innermost parts of a person, such as the heart or soul, and can also refer to the physical center or interior of a group or object. In a broader sense, it can mean “among” or “within,” indicating presence or inclusion within a group or community. In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of the “inner part” or “midst” was significant both physically and spiritually.
The heart or inner being was considered the seat of emotions, thoughts, and will.
This means He is in our midst i.e. literally within us, which is supported by Messiahs statement in John 17:23 I in them, and You in Me; that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that You have sent Me, and have loved them as You have loved Me.
There were many gods out there but all these other gods required, pleading, begging with sacrifices, sometime human sacrifices, to get answers and help from them. In contrast, if we go to the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the God of Israel and the Father of our Messiah, Yeshua HaMashiach. He will say, I will not only be with you but I am already with you, without the demands made by ‘demonic foreign gods/entities’.
Furthermore we are told in this verse that He will
strengthen us.
The word
strengthen in this verse is
‘amats
which from its Semitic root carries the idea of
imparting courage.
amets: To be strong, to be courageous, to be firm, to strengthen
Original Word: אָמַץ
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: amats
Pronunciation: ah-MAYTS
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-mats’)
Definition: To be strong, to be courageous, to be firm, to strengthen
Meaning: to be alert, courage
Corresponding Greek: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for ‘amets is ἐνδυναμόω (endunamoō), which means to empower or strengthen.
The Hebrew verb אָמֵץ – ‘amets, primarily conveys the idea of strength and courage. It is often used in contexts where individuals are encouraged to be resolute and steadfast, especially in the face of challenges or adversaries. The term can also imply the act of strengthening or fortifying oneself or others, both physically and spiritually.
In ancient Israelite culture, strength and courage were highly valued traits, especially for leaders and warriors. The concept of ‘amets is deeply embedded in the narrative of the Israelites, who often faced formidable enemies and daunting tasks. The exhortation to be strong and courageous is a recurring theme in the Hebrew Bible, reflecting the need for reliance on God’s power and promises in overcoming obstacles.
This is exactly what those who have endured horrific circumstances will testify, they received the impartation of courage at the moment they needed it most.
Then we have a very interesting word that follows.
It is the word
yea.
In the English language, Yea can be used as an informal adverb meaning yes or to affirm, or as a noun to indicate an affirmative vote. When used in a vote, yea can be pronounced like yay.
In the Hebrew this word is ‘ap.
‘Ap is a common word throughout the various Semitic languages.
In the Old Testament /TaNaKH, it is rendered as:
even, indeed, surely, furthermore, how then, how much more, and also.
637 aph: Also, indeed, even, moreover
Original Word: אַף
Part of Speech: conjunction
Transliteration: aph
Pronunciation: ahf
Phonetic Spelling: (af)
Definition: Also, indeed, even, moreover
Meaning: meaning accession, yea, adversatively though
Greek- G2532 (καί, kai) – often translated as “and,” “also,” or “even.” G1161 (δέ, de) – often translated as “but,” “and,” or “moreover.”
The Hebrew word aph is a versatile particle used primarily as a conjunction or adverb. It is often employed to add emphasis or to introduce an additional thought or idea. In English, it is commonly translated as also, indeed, even, or moreover. This word serves to strengthen the statement it accompanies, highlighting the importance or certainty of the assertion. In ancient Hebrew, conjunctions and adverbs like aph played a crucial role in the structure and flow of narrative and poetic texts. The use of aph reflects the Hebrew language’s tendency to build upon ideas, creating a layered and nuanced expression of thought. (PaRDeS). This linguistic feature is evident in the Hebrew Bible, where aph often introduces a significant or unexpected element, underscoring the depth and complexity of the biblical message.
Its Semitic root however, has the idea of
how much more.
In modern English we would probably say one of the following:
But even better yet than that: significantly more than; considerably more than; to a greater extent; and, even more than meets the eye.
So our Heavenly Father is telling us that:
He will not only give us
courage
but better yet/ how much more,
He will help us.
This word for help has a very interesting meaning.
In Hebrew it is ‘azaretika
from the root word ‘azar Strongs #5826
azar: To help, to support, to assist
Original Word: עָזַר
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: `azar
Pronunciation: ah-ZAR
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-zar’)
Definition: To help, to support, to assist
Meaning: to surround, protect, aid, help support
Greek – G997 (boētheō): To help, to come to the aid of
– G998 (boēthos): Helper, one who provides aid
The Hebrew verb azar primarily means to help or to assist. It conveys the idea of providing aid or support, often in times of need or distress. This term is frequently used in the context of divine assistance, where God is depicted as a helper to His people. It can also refer to human assistance, where individuals support one another. In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of help was deeply embedded in the community and religious life. The Israelites often found themselves in situations where they needed divine intervention, whether in battle, personal distress, or national crises. The idea of God as a helper was central to their understanding of His covenant relationship with them. This divine assistance was not just about physical aid but also encompassed spiritual and moral support.
So we see that this word has the idea of:
protection
not in the way of someone taking control and we don’t do anything
but more of the idea of:
supporting us and assisting us in the battle.
In other words we still need to engage in the fight, but our Heavenly Father is telling us, to not be concerned in any way because,
He is watching over our backs…together with the Ephesians 6 promises of keeping our spiritual armor in place, we are assured our protection is a total of 360 degrees!
There is one more word in this same verse that has the
‘ap/yea – (better yet)
in front of it and that is:
yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness
Here it is stating that our Heavenly Father will not only give us
courage /amatz to enter this conflict,
but better than that,
He is watching over our backs.
Isaiah 58:8 Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard. And Isaiah 52:12. For the LORD will go ahead of you; yes, the God of Israel will protect you from behind.
BUT….
even better than all of that
He is upholding us.
This word for
upholding is:
tamak
tamak: To hold, support, uphold, sustain
Original Word: תָּמַךְ
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: tamak
Pronunciation: tah-mak’
Phonetic Spelling: (taw-mak’)
Definition: To hold, support, uphold, sustain
Meaning: to sustain, to obtain, keep fast, to help, follow close, grasp (1), grasped (1), held (1), held fast (1), hold (1), hold her fast (1), hold fast
Word Origin: A primitive root to sustain; by implication, to obtain, keep fast; figuratively, to help, follow close — (take, up-) hold (up), maintain, retain, stay (up), stick fast to which in its root form means: to take hold, hold fast, or glue oneself to something.
Corresponding Greek G2902 (krateo): To hold fast, to seize
– G472 (antichomai): To hold against, to withstand
The Hebrew verb tamak primarily means to hold or support. It conveys the idea of grasping firmly, sustaining, or upholding something or someone. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it often refers to God’s sustaining power or the act of supporting others, both physically and spiritually. In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of support and sustenance was vital, especially in a community-oriented society where mutual aid was essential for survival. The imagery of holding or supporting is often used metaphorically to describe God’s relationship with His people, emphasizing His role as a sustainer and protector. This reflects the agrarian/agricultural and pastoral lifestyle of the Israelites, where physical support was often necessary for daily life.
The best part is that our Heavenly Father will not only give us courage /amatz
and watch our backs,/ azaretika, but
He will tamak/tamas/glue Himself to us,
And because He will never be defeated, if we are glued to Him, we will not be defeated either, He will literally stick with us to the end! No doubt most readers have super-glued themselves to an item or their own hand, so we know what that means.
Those who have witnessed our Heavenly Fathers miraculous intervention, could testify to the truth of Isaiah 41:10; for as they faced that situation they found courage from and, assurance that, God was watching their backs. But most importantly that the presence of God was glued/tamar to them.
Maybe we do not feel as if we have all this courage and support yet, and hopefully none of us will face insurmountable odds that threaten our very lives. However, if we or our loved ones ever do, one thing we know, courage strength will come and it will glue us to our Father. It will be there when we need it, Isaiah 41:10 assures us of that.
With all our daily news reports and media platforms raising awareness of negative world events; without a deep personal relationship with our Heavenly Father we might easily begin to fear and be dismayed. The Word of God has been preserved for thousands of years so that we can read, absorb and trust in the Truths it contains. It is our daily bread of life/Chaim and as we feast on all the promises and encouragements within, we will not fear because He will uphold us with
the right hand of His righteousness.
yamin: Right hand, right side, south
Original Word: יָמִין
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: yamiyn
Pronunciation: yah-MEEN
Phonetic Spelling: yaw-meen’
Definition: Right hand, right side, south
Meaning: the right hand, side, the south. Derived from the root יָמַן yaman, meaning “to go to the right” or “to choose the right.”
Corresponding Greek G1188 (dexios): Refers to the right hand or right side, often used in the New Testament to convey similar meanings of power and authority.
The Hebrew word yamin primarily refers to the right hand or right side. It is often used in the Bible to denote strength, authority, and favor, as the right hand was traditionally considered the hand of power and skill. Additionally, yamin can refer to the south, as directions were often oriented with the east as the primary point of reference, making the right side the south. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the right hand was associated with power and honor. It was customary for the right hand to be used in greetings, oaths, and blessings. The right hand was also symbolic of divine favor and protection. In biblical times, sitting at someone’s right hand was a position of prestige and authority, as seen in royal courts and among disciples.
tsedeq: Righteousness, justice, rightness
Original Word: צֶדֶק
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: tsedeq
Pronunciation: tseh’-dek
Phonetic Spelling: tseh’-dek
Definition: Righteousness, justice, rightness
Meaning: the right, equity, prosperity. Derived from the root צָדַק (tsadaq), meaning “to be just” or “to be righteous.”
Corresponding Greek: – G1343 (δικαιοσύνη, dikaiosynē):Often translated as “righteousness” in the New Testament, reflecting the same moral and ethical standards as “tsedeq.”
The term Right Hand of Righteousness is a significant biblical phrase that symbolizes:
strength, authority, and the divine power of God. It is often associated with God’s ability to uphold, protect, and deliver His people.
In the New Testament, Yeshua HaMashiach/Jesus Christ is described as being seated at the right hand of God, signifying His authority and divine status. Mark 16:19
In Ephesians 1:19-21, we see Yeshua/Jesus above all others by Him being seated at the right hand of the Father.
The term God’s right hand in prophecy, refers to the Messiah to Whom is given the power and authority to subdue His enemies, Psalm 110:1; Psalm 118:16. We find a quote in Matthew 22:44 from Psalm 110:1, which is a Messianic Psalm. “The Son of David” is claimed by the Lord Jesus Christ/Yeshua haMashiach, as He is the “greater son of David” or the Messiah. In this passage of Matthew 22, Yeshua/Jesus questions the Pharisees about who they think the Christ or the Messiah is. While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, Saying, What think ye of Christ? Whose son is He? They say unto him, The Son of David. He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make Thine enemies thy footstool? If David then call Him Lord, how is He his son? Matthew 22:41-45, KJV. The position of the Messiah is at God’s right hand.
The fact that Yeshua/haMashiach/Jesus Christ is at the “right hand of God” was a sign to the disciples that He had indeed gone to heaven. In John 16:7-15, Yeshua/Jesus told the disciples that He had to go away and He would send His Ruach haKodesh/Holy Spirit. So the coming of His Ruach haKodesh/Holy Spirit in the upper room on the day of Shavuot/Pentecost in Acts 2:1-13, was proof positive that Yeshua/Jesus was indeed in heaven seated at the right hand of God. This is confirmed in Romans 8:34 where Paul writes that Messiah/Christ is sitting at God’s right hand making intercession for us.
Therefore, what we can say is that God’s right hand, refers to the Messiah, the Lord Jesus Christ/Yeshua haMashiach, and He is of equal position, honor, power, and authority with God our Heavenly Father, John 1:1-5. The fact that Messiah/Christ is sitting, refers to the fact that His work of redemption is done and when the fullness of the Gentiles is brought in Romans 11:25, Messiah/Christ’s enemies will be made His footstool. When the end of the age comes, all prophecy will be completed, and time will be no more.
God’s right hand refers to the Messiah Himself, Who died to give us eternal life. His promise is that He will never leave us nor forsake us and moments before His ascension into heaven, these are the words that Yeshua/Jesus spoke – I will be with you always. This was His final encouragement to a group of people whose world had been turned upside down and inside out. Some of us may be experiencing our world turned upside down today and if so, then this is an appropriate time to remember nothing happens that He does not know about, and He will intervene when we ask for His help. He is there, the ever-present God reinforcing His omnipresence and faithfulness and providing comfort and hope to every believer facing fiery tests and trials.
He is Yahweh/Jehoveh/Yehoveh Shammah, –
the Lord is there.
Ez.48:35.
and
El Roi –
The God Who Sees me,
Genesis 16:14-15.
So the next time we read Yea in a version of the Bible,
remember that
Yea –ap…means:
also; even much more than that;
but even better yet than that;
significantly more than;
considerably more than;
to a greater extent;
and, even more than meets the eye…..
and apply its meaning because
yea… even much more….
can we can trust in
and rely on His promise
when He said…
surely I am with you always,
to the very end of the age.
Matthew 28:20.
Shalom, shalom mishpachah/family
and cheverim/friends!
It’s all about Life and Relationship,
NOT Religion.
You are greatly loved and precious in His sight.
NOT SURE?
YOU CAN BE..
SAY THE FOLLOWING FROM YOUR HEART RIGHT NOW…
Heavenly Father I come to you in the Name of Jesus/Yeshua asking for forgiveness of my sins for which I am truly sorry. I repent of them all and turn away from my past.
I believe with my heart and confess with my mouth that Jesus/Yeshua is your Son and that He died on the cross at calvary to pay the price for my sin, so that I might be forgiven and have eternal life in the kingdom of Heaven. Father I believe that Jesus/Yeshua rose from the dead and I ask you to come into my life right now and be my personal Savior and Lord and I will worship you all the days of my life. Because your word is truth I say that I am now forgiven and born again and by faith I am washed clean with the blood of Jesus/Yeshua. Thank you that you have accepted me into your family in Jesus’/Yeshua’s name. Amen.
The word
Tsedek is a masculine noun meaning:
righteousness.
Ts’dakah is a feminine noun meaning:
to do more than is required,
such as;
to do more than the minimum for someone who is hurting: to truly love your neighbor as yourself.
The term is also applied to giving beyond the tithe to charities.
Therefore Ts’dakah is translated as
acts of loving kindness.
Ts’dakah is to be done in love,
cheerfully, with no thought of reward.
And
acts of loving-kindness
Romans 5:12
Heb. 1:8 your throne God is forever and ever and the scepter is the righteous scepter of your kingdom.
The word here is Gk. Euthutes which means:
uprightness, equity, impartiality;
which are a description of
righteousness.
We are the righteousness of God in Christ
Matt. 5:6
John 6:53
Righteousness in action 5v10
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.
Righteousness
is doing the perfect will of God
so this is hungering to do His perfect will
seeking him and His righteousness
with the whole heart and with zeal
and not giving up.
Press on for the sake of righteousness.
A good biblical example is
Noach
ish tzaddik – a righteous man.
צַדִיק
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: tsaddiq
Phonetic Spelling: (tsad-deek’)
Definition: just, righteous
Noah/Noe/Noach –
B’resheet/Genesis 6:9 – 11:32
Righteous and he was wholehearted so that with God Noah did walk
His heart was set apart from others of his day
His heart was whole because he was full of God.
Ts D K is being wholehearted in the ways of righteousness.
Only our Heavenly Father can fill us, and give meaning and purpose in our lives.
We are cautioned not to look to the world to fill us.
B’resheet/Genesis 9:12-16
When we walk righteously with God we offer Him our trustworthy service.
Sometimes in the face of YHVH/Yehoveh/Adonai’s faithfulness, we flaunt our strength in an arrogant attitude of entitlement. If we truly hope to walk with God and to be called righteous by Him, it will be according to His plan and not by our choice. Our desire then should be to live a life of devotion to God. Not satisfying our own wants or walking pridefully in our own strength, but instead, seeking after Him to fill us up and make us whole in heart.
V 14 you will be established by acts of loving kindness beyond righteousness.
Is 54 :17 acts of lovingkindness are of Me.
In Matt 9:13 when Yeshua/Jesus said,
I desire loving kindness not sacrifice:
He was quoting from Hos 6:6 here;
the Hebrew text has
Hesed or chesed.
This word is often translated as mercy.
The ideal is not to have to kill something and sacrifice its’ blood to cover our sinful ways; but to be
a tsaddik – a righteous person
and going beyond the basic requirement of
righteous living,
to show,
and be,
and
do lovingkindness
in our dealings with everyday aspects of life.
This is the WAY the Truth and the Life.
It is how Yeshua/Jesus lived and told us to
follow Him by example
doing as He did.
This is our part of righteousness.
Matt 5:6 righteousness in action and…
Matt 7:12 doing unto others as…
Acts of loving kindness = doing unto others as you would want done to you; and as we sow, so we shall reap; often not from the same people or immediately, but, all actions have consequences.
In Hebrew these acts are called Mitsvot / Mitsvah.
מִצְווֹת mitzvoth/mitzvot/mitsvot
מִצְוָה mitzvah
the feminine noun mitzvah, meaning:
divine commandment.
Mitzvot are the expression of the will of God,
and include not only an order to do something;
in its primary meaning, the Hebrew word:
mitzvah ˈmɪtsvə /, means: commandment,
מִצְוָה , [mit͡sˈva],
Biblical: miṣwah;
plural מִצְווֹת mitzvot [mit͡sˈvot],
The plural is mitsvot and it means:
religious and moral obligations.
These obligations include all commandments, statutes, ordinances, observances, teachings and testimonies. Having no exact translation, it is rendered in different contexts as
good deeds, law or command
and can also mean:
duty or obligation
which is a key concept in Jewish law.
The expression in the
Greek language
is normally translated as either:
good deeds or good works;
but it can also include
righteousness
because
doing righteousness
is a common usage: tsadee
In Matt. 6:2 charitable giving in the Hebrew is either:
Ts’dakah or Mitsvah.
Ts’dakah is from the root
ts-d-k as in our post title
and as noted earlier means:
to do right to be just;
as well as in todays understanding referring to
charitable giving, which is going beyond the tithe.
In Biblical Hebrew Ts’dakah is translated
acts of loving kindness
meaning:
going beyond what is required (righteousness) by God.
Our salvation is NOT the result of our works but
it is the cause of our works.
We are not made righteous by our works
but we do good works/mitzvot because we are righteous.
Mitsvot are the evidence that we have been made
righteous by faith.
Gen. 15:6
Good deeds/Mitsvot
are the evidence of our relationship with our Heavenly Father and with Yeshua/Jesus.
As He Himself said in Matt 7:16 you will recognize them by their fruit.
Also in Acts 26:19 Paul said
Works worthy of repentance are also called
mitsvot/mitsvah or
doing righteousness.
mitsvah: commandment
Original Word: מִצְוָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: mitsvah
Phonetic Spelling: (mits-vaw’)
Definition: commandment
Other references: Matt 7:21; 16:27; Luke 3:8; John 5:29 Acts 26:20; Rom 2:10,13; 1cor 3:8; Eph 2:10; 2Tim 4:14 Titus 1:16, 2:14, 3:8; heb10:24; james 2:14-26; 2Pet 1:5, 3:10;1John 2:4, 3:16-18; Rev 2:5;19:8;20:12,13; 22:12.
We are made righteous
by faith and grace
but
righteousness
is also ACTION.
This is often what we miss in this term
because
we think it is something
we have or become
and NOT
something we are
to DO
The word righteousness is
the noun form of the Hebrew root Ts d k .
ts d k and the Greek verb Dikaio
both mean
to do right, to be just.
They are
verbs that require action
by the subject/person identified by the verb.
When we are
made righteous by our faith
our behavior has to change.
If it does not
1 John 2:3-6 tells us a serious truth.
There are many times in the Brit Chadashah/New Testament that we have references like Acts 26:19 quoted by Paul.
And to him and all new testament authors, the word
believe
required
action
and as in that reference, this change in behavior
comes from above, as written in Pauls reference to the
gift of righteousness
in Romans 5:17 and 6:18.
There’s much we can do to be a better person yet we can do so much more when faith and commitment to God bring us the gift of righteousness.
Paul in 1 Cor. 6:9.
We need to know that in the Hebraic mind set,
in Jewish thinking; the word
believe
requires the
change in behavior
that John was talking about in
1 John 2:3; Ezek. 18:5-9
The connection to the Hebrew name
בית סדה
Some manuscripts have
Beit Hi sda
meaning: House of mercy
better known as
Bethesda,
which is Hebrew according to
John 5:2
and consists of two elements.
The first part is identical to the common Hebrew word בית bayit meaning house:
The second part of the name
Bethesda
is thought to derive from the Hebrew noun
חסד hesed,
meaning kindness or fidelity:
חסד בית
Bethesda
pronounced bay-thes-dah
beth chicda’, house of mercy
or the flowing water,
It is the Hebrew name of a pool, reservoir or tank, with five porches; it was near the Sheep Gate of Jerusalem, upon which an angel of the Lord periodically descended and stirred the waters.
Bethesda
John 5:2
Beit Hesed
House of loving-kindness
Beit בית
The noun
בית bayit
means
house.
Hesed חסד
The verb חסד hasad means
to be good or kind.
The important noun
חסד hesed
means:
loving-kindness or allegiance in a legally binding way.
Adjective
חסיד hasid
means
kind or godly.
house of loving kindness
בית של חסד אוהב
Righteousness and holiness
are the
foundation of relationships
for all of humanity.
We all have relationships; one with our Heavenly Father, another with people, and even with animals.
We are called to: do right to be just in every endeavor and we are to keep ourselves pure.
A good guide for us is according to Jesus/Yeshuas’ words: whatever you have done to the least of these my brethren you have done unto me.
If we remember that what we do is as if we have done it to Jesus/Yeshua and how we treat others we are treating Him!
It may help us to rethink some of our actions.
That is our minimum standard we are required as
Lev. 11:45, to be holy as He is.
And although none of us is perfect while in this earthly body; each of us must strive to do right and to keep pure.
Our Heavenly Father knows the intent of our hearts and sees our faith and the Blood of the Lamb.
So long as we acknowledge Him, do right (Micah again), and keep ourselves pure, we know that we have eternal life.
This righteousness is called
Ts’dakah – acts of loving kindness.
And as we are the
house/beit
in which
His Spirit of Holiness/Ruach HaKodesh
abides/lives
we can become
His Bethesda!
John 5:2
Beit Hesed – House of loving-kindness
where Yeshua/Jesus said in John 7:38
From his innermost being will flow rivers of living water but this He spoke of the Spirit, whom those who believed in Him were to receive.
The rivers of living waters of
His Ruach HaKodesh/Spirit of Holiness
are flowing from within us as, without apology,
we live out our identity in Messiah and
DO the good works
He prepared in advance for us to DO.
So it could be said that Ts D K is found in Bethesda!
Beit בית
Hesed חסד
“house of loving kindness”
בית של חסד אוהב
Shalom shalom
‘Mishpachah’
‘Family/Tribe’
משפחה
Mish-pa-KHa,
friends, visitors and every reader…
Please don’t leave this page before making certain you are His
Beit בית
Hesed חסד
“house of loving kindness”
בית של חסד אוהב
and are truly born from above.
Know of a certainty that Jesus/Yeshua is
your Redeemer, Savior, Lord
and soon returning King
and that you have a personal relationship with Him.
You are greatly loved and precious in His sight.
It’s all about Life and Relationship, not Religion.
NOT SURE? YOU CAN BE..
SAY THE FOLLOWING FROM YOUR HEART RIGHT NOW…
Heavenly Father I come to you in the Name of Jesus asking for forgiveness of my sins for which I am truly sorry.
I repent of them all and turn away from my past.
I believe with my heart and confess with my mouth that Jesus is your Son and that He died on the cross at calvary to pay the price for my sin, so that I might be forgiven and have eternal life in the kingdom of Heaven. Father I believe that Jesus rose from the dead and I ask you to come into my life right now and be my personal Savior and Lord and I will worship you all the days of my life. Because your word is truth I say that I am now forgiven and born again and by faith I am washed clean with the blood of Jesus. Thank you that you have accepted me into your family in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Ts D K
is Hebrew for
Righteousness
Ts’dakah
Tsedek
is a masculine noun meaning:
righteousness
Righteousness – Tzedaqah or tsedaqah
Ts D K (without the vowels)
צדק
There are many scriptures that speak of righteousness and because of language differences and translations we sometimes miss the Hebraic meaning of a word and instead attach our western mindset to a word, phrase or scripture.
One of the well known scriptures is in Ephesians 6:
the breastplate of righteousness
but what does righteousness really mean?
צדק.
Righteousness, Fairness, Justice. Integrity
Righteousness, in human standards, is defined as:
the quality of being morally true or justifiable.
It can be considered synonymous with
rightness or being upright.
Righteousness: conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong.
Another definition of Righteous is:
acting in accord with divine or moral law: free from guilt or sin.
In Hebrew it is from
tsadaq: the right (natural, moral or legal);
also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity.
Righteousness: Tzedaqah or tsedaqah.
Below is a quick look at the ancient Hebrew meaning:
The original pictographs give us a picture of
צֶדֶק:
צֶ Tzade = Fishhook,
Hunt, Chase, Catch, Desire, Trail, Journey, a man on his Side.
דֶ Dalet = Door, Entrance, Gate, Pathway of Life, Hang, to Move in and out.
ק Qoof = Back of Head, Follow, Behind, Last, Least, Horizon.
With these meanings it could be read as:
Hunting for the Door by Following the Least.
Tzade, is the 18th letter of the Hebrew Aleph-bet.
It is pronounced like the Tz sound in Tsunami, and Pizza.
The letter looks like a
Hook dragging a fish on a path through the water,
and the shape creates a visual description of how it feels to be Hooked by Desire:
This word Tzedeq, contains 3 sub-roots.
צַד Tzd, = Side,
צוּד Tzud = to Hunt, and
דַּק Daq = small, as in finely ground, or threshed.
The letter Tzade and the meaning of the word Daq
placed together form a picture of the need for our
Desire to be made Least,
or figuratively Threshed.
Like the chaff that is separated from the grain at harvest, in the winnowing/sifting process.
(See previous posts below for more on threshing/winnowing)
In the Hebrew language the meaning of
Righteousness צֶדֶק Tzedeq,
Is also paralleled with
Evenness מֵישָׁר Meshar.
This is a word, a noun, derived from the 3 letter verb root
יָשַׁר Yashar,
meaning
Straight, or Equal:
Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. Matt.7:14
In Ps.98:9 the scripture says that:
before יְהוָֹה YHVH, for He comes to judge the earth.
He will judge the world with Righteousness צֶדֶק Tzedeq
and the peoples with Equity מֵישָׁר Meshar.
A
צַדִיק Tzadiq
is a person who
does what is Right.
“Blessed are those who
hunger and Thirst for Righteousness,
for they will be filled,” Matthew 5:6
The Hebrew word for Thirst is:
צָמָא Tzama.
It is a word picture of a person
Tzade צָ = Hooked by their cravings/lust/desire,
for
Mem. מ = Water,
Aleph. א. = Strongly.
To a truly thirsty person water really is a serious matter,
that of life and death.
Likewise, צְדָקָה, Tzedaqah, the Righteous person
Desires the Water of Life:
“…I Am the Aleph and the Tav, the Beginning and the End.
To the Thirsty I will give freely from the spring of the Water of Life.”
Torah defines Righteousness
“In the Way of Righteousness צְדָקָה Tzedaqah is Life, in its Path there is no Death,” Proverbs 12:28
There is only one way to enter the Dalet/Door, or Pathway of Life, and that is by doing what Yehoveh/YHVH has shown us is Right.
That is Yeshua/Jesus
John 10:9. I am the Dalet/the Door of the sheep.
Jesus answered,
“I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
No one comes to the Father except through Me,” John 14:6
YHVH, the Eternal, is our Righteousness, Jeremiah 23:6
Keeping His commandments
sets us free from our selfish desires,
The robe of righteousness
Blessed are those who Wash their Robes, (these are those who are faithful to the Covenant ) so that they may have the right to the Tree of Life and may enter the city by its Gates. Revelation 22:14; Revelation 2:7; Exodus 19:10; Psalm 118:20
The core of Torah in spirit and heart is: Doing Right.
Yeshua/Jesus summed this up in Matthew 7:12
In everything, then, Do to others as you would have them Do to you. For this is the Essence of the Law and the Prophets,
“Whoever claims to abide in Him must walk as Jesus walked. Beloved, I am Not writing you a new Commandment, but an old one, which you have had from the beginning.“ 1 John 2:6.
KJV: the LORD [is] righteous, and I and my people
יְהוָֹה צִדְקֵנוּ
ye-ho-vaw’ tsid-kay’-noo
the LORD is our righteousness
The word Tsidkenu,
is the Hebrew word used for righteousness in
The Lord Our Righteousness ,
means: upright, straight, and narrow.
The righteousness of God is the root of all integrity. It is the definition of all that is genuinely good in this life.
in Hebrew: Jehovah tsidkenu or Yahweh tsidqenu
Jer. 23:6; 33:16
But Jesus answered and said to him, “Permit it to be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he allowed Him. Matthew 3:13
John’s baptism also symbolized preparation for the coming kingdom of heaven.
To fulfill all righteousness
is to
submit yourself to life in God.
In Hebrew fulfill is
and in Greek word for fulfill is pleroo which means:
to fulfill or to complete.
In Luke 1:17 Yeshua/Jesus was identifying Himself with John’s ministry as the forerunner for the coming Messiah and
he fills to the full the right
requirement of YHVH/Yehoveh in the Tanakh.
The word righteous
is a translation of the Hebrew verb
צדק
Ts.D.Q,
Strong’s #6663,
which means
to walk a straight line.
From this root comes the noun
צדיק
tsadiyq,
Strong’s #6662
which means
a straight line.
This can literally mean a straight line,
or figuratively what is right;
which is where we get the words
right and righteous.
As discussed earlier, Torah is:
a way of life
or
a WAY of WALKing.
Jesus/Yeshua is the living Torah
The Torah IS a straight line
and teaches God’s children
how to WALK a straight line.
Therefore,
Torah is the straight line
by which his children are to walk.
The word translated walk is halakhah in Hebrew.
Israel had to walk “in the way.“
And as spiritual Israel we are to do also.
“I am God Almighty; walk before Me, and be thou wholehearted.”
Genesis 17:1, JPS
The word “halakhah” is usually translated as “Jewish Law,”
although a more literal (and more appropriate) translation might be
“the path that one walks.”
The word is derived from the Hebrew root Hei-Lamed- Kaf,
meaning to go, to walk or to travel.
הלך hâlak
A tsadiyq is also
one who walks a straight line
or
a righteous one.
Those who follow the
righteous Torah
are considered
righteous, a tsadiyq.
And if we are careful to obey all this Torah before the LORD our God, as he has commanded us, that will be our righteousness (tsadiyq). (Deuteronomy 6:25)
You will again see the distinction between the righteous (tsadiyq) and the wicked, between those who serve God and those who do not. (Malachi 3:18)
The New Covenant also teaches that righteousness comes from obedience to the Torah.
For it is not those who hear the Torah who are righteous in God’s sight, but it is those who obey the Torah who will be declared righteous. (Romans 2:13)
Hebrews 8:12 I will show loving kindness to them and I shall forgive their unrighteousness. And I shall no longer remember their sins.
12 I will show loving-kindness to them and forgive their sins. I will remember their sins no more.”
from chasad.
This word is variously translated as
mercy, lovingkindess,
steadfast love, compassion,
and even
goodness,
is the Hebrew word
chesed, or hesed.
The LXX usually uses ελεος – mercy,
and the Latin uses misericordia.
In academia, the Septuagint
is often abbreviated as LXX,
the Roman numeral for seventy.
Chesed/hesed
is one of the thirteen attributes of God that the Jewish sages derived from the study of God’s revelation to Moses.
Exodus 34:6-7.
For thy loving kindness is before mine eyes:
and I have walked in thy truth. (Psalm 26:3 KJV).
One of the Hebrew words for
love is
hesed חסד,
pronounced kheh-sed,
which is actually a difficult word to translate literally into English. That is because there is a range of meanings.
Hesed surpasses ordinary kindness and friendship. It is the inclination of the heart to show
amazing grace to the one who is loved.
Hesed runs deeper than social expectations.
Hesed is love, mercy, favor, grace, forgiveness kindness, gentleness, patience and more all rolled into one.
It is used many times in scripture and the best way to translate it is in the phrase
loving-kindness.
The Hebrew words meaning:
compassion, grace, love and mercy are:
Compassion, Pity, Rahamim
Compassionate: Rahum, Rahaman
Grace: Hen, Hanun/ Chen chanun
Love: Ahavah, Ohev
Loving Kindness: Hesed
Mercy: Rahamanoot
Mercy חֶ֔סֶד
Doing righteousness – Ts D K
Ts’dakah
Most translations have Ts’dakah as righteousness
but that is really too weak an interpretation/translation as we understand the word to mean in English; because
Righteousness
means:
to do what is right,
to be just;
which is what the Father requires of us.
According to Micah 6:8:
He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the LORD require of you But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God?
Act Justly
would have been understood by Micah’s audience as living with a sense of right and wrong. In particular, the judicial courts had a responsibility to provide equity and protect the innocent. Injustice was a problem in Israel at that time.
To Love Mercy
it contains the Hebrew word hesed,
which means: loyal love
or loving-kindness.
Along with justice, Israel was to provide mercy. Both justice and mercy are foundational to God’s character
God expected His people to show love to their fellow man and to be loyal in their love toward Him, just as He had been loyal to them
Walk humbly
is a description of:
the heart’s attitude toward God.
God’s people depend on Him rather than their own abilities. (Micah 2:3).
Instead of taking pride in what we bring to God, we humbly recognize that no amount of personal sacrifice can replace a heart committed to justice and love. Israel’s rhetorical questions had a three-part progression, and verse 8 contains a similar progression.
The response of a godly heart is:
outward (do justice),
inward (love mercy),
and upward (walk humbly).
The message of Micah is still pertinent today.
Religious rites, no matter how extravagant, can never compensate for a lack of love.
External obedience to rules is not as valuable in God’s eyes as
a humble heart that simply does what is right.
God’s people today will continue to desire:
justice, mercy, and humility before the Lord.
Conclusion in Part 2…
Shalom shalom
‘Mishpachah’
‘Family/Tribe’
משפחה
Mish-pa-KHa,
friends, visitors and every reader…
Please don’t leave this page before making sure you are His..
Know of a certainty that Jesus/Yeshua is
your Redeemer, Savior, Lord
and soon returning King
and that you have a personal relationship with Him.
You are greatly loved and precious in His sight.
It’s all about Life and Relationship, not Religion.
NOT SURE? YOU CAN BE..
SAY THE FOLLOWING FROM YOUR HEART RIGHT NOW…
Heavenly Father I come to you in the Name of Jesus asking for forgiveness of my sins for which I am truly sorry.
I repent of them all and turn away from my past.
I believe with my heart and confess with my mouth that Jesus is your Son and that He died on the cross at calvary to pay the price for my sin, so that I might be forgiven and have eternal life in the kingdom of Heaven. Father I believe that Jesus rose from the dead and I ask you to come into my life right now and be my personal Savior and Lord and I will worship you all the days of my life. Because your word is truth I say that I am now forgiven and born again and by faith I am washed clean with the blood of Jesus. Thank you that you have accepted me into your family in Jesus’ name. Amen.
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