Definition of righteous

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Righteous (a.) Doing, or according with, that which is right; yielding to all their due; just; equitable; especially, free from wrong, guilt, or sin; holy; as, a righteous man or act; a righteous retribution..

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Iniquity :: Iniquity (n.) An iniquitous act or thing; a deed of injustice o/ unrighteousness; a sin; a crime.
Pharisaism :: Pharisaism (n.) Rigid observance of external forms of religion, without genuine piety; hypocrisy in religion; a censorious, self-righteous spirit in matters of morals or manners..
Impute :: Impute (v. t.) To adjudge as one's own (the sin or righteousness) of another; as, the righteousness of Christ is imputed to us..
Righteously :: Righteously (adv.) In a righteous manner; as, to judge righteously..
Virtuous :: Virtuous (a.) Having moral excellence; characterized by morality; upright; righteous; pure; as, a virtuous action..
Pharisaical :: Pharisaical (a.) Addicted to external forms and ceremonies; making a show of religion without the spirit of it; ceremonial; formal; hypocritical; self-righteous.
Self-righteousness :: Self-righteousness (n.) The quality or state of being self-righteous; pharisaism.
Righteousness :: Righteousness (n.) The act or conduct of one who is righteous.
Unrightwise :: Unrightwise (a.) Unrighteous.
After :: After (prep.) Denoting the aim or object; concerning; in relation to; as, to look after workmen; to inquire after a friend; to thirst after righteousness..
Unrighteous :: Unrighteous (a.) Not righteous; evil; wicked; sinful; as, an unrighteous man..
Imputation :: Imputation () A setting of something to the account of; the attribution of personal guilt or personal righteousness of another; as, the imputation of the sin of Adam, or the righteousness of Christ..
Rightwise :: Rightwise (v. t.) To make righteous.
Unrighteous :: Unrighteous (a.) Contrary to law and equity; unjust; as, an unrighteous decree or sentence..
Rightwisely :: Rightwisely (adv.) Righteously.
Godly :: Godly (n.) Pious; reverencing God, and his character and laws; obedient to the commands of God from love for, and reverence of, his character; conformed to God's law; devout; righteous; as, a godly life..
Godlily :: Godlily (adv.) Righteously.
Rightful :: Rightful (a.) Righteous; upright; just; good; -- said of persons.
Iniquity :: Iniquity (n.) Absence of, or deviation from, just dealing; want of rectitude or uprightness; gross injustice; unrighteousness; wickedness; as, the iniquity of bribery; the iniquity of an unjust judge..
Gospel :: Gospel (a.) Accordant with, or relating to, the gospel; evangelical; as, gospel righteousness..
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