Dictionary of Bible Themes – 8824 self-righteousness, nature of
Resources chevron-right Dictionary of Bible Themes chevron-right 8000 The life of the believer chevron-right 8700 Threats to the life of faith chevron-right 8823 self-righteousness chevron-right 8824 self-righteousness, nature of
8824 self-righteousness, nature of

8824 self-righteousness, nature of

Self-righteousness fosters the sinful human illusions of sinlessness, sufficiency and freedom.

The claim to self-righteousness

Ro 10:3 See also Lk 10:29; Lk 18:9; Php 3:4-6

The illusion of self-righteousness

That people are sinless 1Jn 1:8 See also Pr 20:9; Hos 12:8

That people are guiltless Pr 16:2 See also Jer 2:34-35

That people are deserving Dt 9:4 See also Eze 28:2

The results of self-righteousness

Self-deception 1Jn 1:5-6 See also Pr 30:12; Jer 17:9; Mt 23:23-24,27-28; Lk 16:15; Heb 3:13

A sense of superiority Lk 18:9-11 See also Php 2:3; Col 2:16-18

Separation from God 1Jn 1:10 See also Zep 3:11; 2Co 10:18; Gal 5:4

Examples of self-righteousness

Nu 16:3 some Israelites opposed to Moses; 1Sa 15:13-21 Saul; Ps 10:5 the wicked The Pharisees: Lk 16:14; Lk 18:9-14; Jn 9:39-41
Rev 3:17-18 the church at Laodicea

See also

5961superiority
6020sin
6121boasting
6145deceit
8714dishonesty
8767hypocrisy
8802pride
8822self-justification

Bible Gateway Recommends

Mark's Gospel: Word Come Alive - eBook
Mark's Gospel: Word Come Alive - eBook
Retail: $6.99
Our Price: $5.59
Save: $1.40 (20%)
1, 2 & 3 John: Word Come Alive - eBook
1, 2 & 3 John: Word Come Alive - eBook
Retail: $5.99
Our Price: $4.79
Save: $1.20 (20%)
Flourish: Devotions for a Well-Tended Heart - eBook
Flourish: Devotions for a Well-Tended Heart - eBook
Retail: $9.99
Our Price: $7.99
Save: $2.00 (20%)
The Complete Topical Guide to the Bible
The Complete Topical Guide to the Bible
Retail: $30.00
Our Price: $28.13
Save: $1.87 (6%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
Daily Guidance - eBook
Daily Guidance - eBook
Retail: $5.99
Our Price: $4.79
Save: $1.20 (20%)
Useful William Shakespeare - eBook
Useful William Shakespeare - eBook
Retail: $5.99
Our Price: $4.79
Save: $1.20 (20%)