Title: Of Righteousness and Mercy

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He that followeth after righteousness and mercy Findeth life, righteousness, and honour. Proverbs 21:21 KJV
Devotion: 
  To live righteously is to conduct one's life in an upright manner and with moral standards that reflect our relationship with the Lord. As representatives of the kingdom of God in all that we do, we should mirror his ways. This is what God demands from us - total obedience.
  In our daily lives we must apply the wisdom of God to balance our acts of righteousness and mercy herein interpreted as love. Some think being right is more important than mercy; others think being merciful is more important than being right. But godly wisdom balances the two to please God in every situation. Though striving to do what is right in God's sight at all times, you should be eager to show mercy(love) to those hurting you or needing you. 
  Love is an attribute of God, in fact God is love; I will therefore say to be righteous is to love. Therefore he who is righteous and loves will find peaceful life, be honoured by God and man.
Dearly beloved what is your take on this? You can reach me, Dr Joel Olanrewaju on ojaysjoel.blogspot.com for more devotionals. Shalom.

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