Lesson 7 of 10
Righteousness, No Compromise
Righteousness must be pursued. Small compromises weaken a life that is meant to reflect God’s standards, while faith in Christ gives the believer both a right standing and a new direction.
Key Scriptures: 1 Timothy 6:11; Romans 3:30
Chapter at a Glance
Major Points
- Righteousness must be actively pursued rather than merely admired.
- Small compromises are costly because tolerated sin weakens a godly life.
- God defines righteousness, provides it through faith, and calls us to live it out.
Compromise is always costly.
1 Timothy 6:11; Romans 3:30
Lesson Resources
Handout & Assigned Reading
Handout: Open or download the lesson handout for use with this lesson.
Required reading: Righteousness, No Compromise — complete the matching major chapter/topic in The Godly Man.
Pursuing Righteousness
Righteousness is more than avoiding obvious evil. Scripture calls us to actively pursue what is right and to reject the subtle logic of compromise.
Defining Righteousness
This study examines biblical words for righteousness and justification and clarifies the relationship between being declared righteous and living righteously.
Lesson Completion
Assigned Reading
Complete the assigned reading at any point during this lesson.
Lesson Quiz