Isa_32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.
2Co 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
2Co 5:18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
2Co 5:19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.
2Co 5:20 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.
2Co 5:21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
One of the most important discoveries any human being can make on earth is to discover who he or she is. There are two major natures or heritage that works in the human beings today. The nature of righteousness which is the nature of God and the nature of sin which is the evil and wicked nature of Satan and mankind.
God’s plan for all men is that they live and work in righteousness.
Isa_45:8 Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness: let the earth open, and let them bring forth salvation, and let righteousness spring up together; I the LORD have created it.
Isa_45:13 I have raised him up in righteousness, and I will direct all his ways: he shall build my city, and he shall let go my captives, not for price nor reward, saith the LORD of hosts.
All that God expects from men and women boys and girls is wrapped up in one word Righteousness. With righteousness, God aligns everything to his divine will and purpose. Outside righteousness God is not glorified or honored; and therefore His presence is not available. Sin is the opposite of righteousness and sin is responsible for all the evil and corruption you will ever hear or see in this world. You ask how? The Word of God declares
Rom 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Sin is responsible for sickness, disease, afflictions, infirmity, violence, murder, wars, crimes, conflicts. Rape poverty, racism and death. Rom 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Righteousness is the nature of God, his character, his DNA, the totality of his personality. Righteousness is the standard operation of God, his way of doing things. Whenever He creates, designs, or organize something, it must be done according to righteousness.
The Righteousness of God is beyond living right or doing the right thing. It is the excellency, precision, and accuracy of God working in the new creation man, (born again Christian) his signature of excellence.
The righteousness of God working in you causes you to think, act, behave, function, operate and do things excellently. The righteousness of God causes you to make excellent decisions and choices to the glory of God the Father.
The righteousness of God is received by faith in Jesus Christ and not through good works or keeping laws or traditions.
Jesus Christ is the righteousness of God, when you believe and receive Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior you receive the '' Righteousness'' and ''Excellency '' of God causing you to live and function with divine success.
Rom_5:21 That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.
Righteousness aligns us to God and cause us to work in his steps, the bible says a good man steps are ordered by the Lord. Well who is a good man, a good man is a righteous man, one who has the righteous nature of God in his heart. One who is soaked and immersed in love of God.
We leave you with this scripture : Pro_14:34 Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.