Zechariah and Elizabeth were righteous in God’s eyes, careful to obey all of the Lord’s commandments and regulations.

in holiness and righteousness for as long as we live.

The Prophecy of Simeon

At that time there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon. He was righteous and devout and was eagerly waiting for the Messiah to come and rescue Israel. The Holy Spirit was upon him

I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners and need to repent.”

Then at the resurrection of the righteous, God will reward you for inviting those who could not repay you.”

In the same way, there is more joy in heaven over one lost sinner who repents and returns to God than over ninety-nine others who are righteous and haven’t strayed away!

Then he said to them, “You like to appear righteous in public, but God knows your hearts. What this world honors is detestable in the sight of God.

Parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector

Then Jesus told this story to some who had great confidence in their own righteousness and scorned everyone else:

The Burial of Jesus

Now there was a good and righteous man named Joseph. He was a member of the Jewish high council,