righteousness /ˈɹaɪt͡ʃəsnəs/ noun5 •The quality or state of being righteous.But in these days of fanaticism, that harsh and violent spirit is abroad, when men clothe their own angry passions in the garb of righteousness, and call persecution vindicating the honour of God. — 1834 •Holiness; conformity of life to the divine law. •The behaviour of someone who is righteous.Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth rightness at all times. — 1611 •The state of being right with God; justification; the work of Christ, which is the ground justification.There are two kinds of Christian righteousness: the one without us, which we have by imputation; the other in us, which consisteth of faith, hope, and charity, and other Christian virtues. — 1594 •(no longer used) A righteous act or quality.All our righteousnesses are as filthy rags. — 1611 formsrighteousnesses
