Uprightness: God is Perfect In
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Definition and Nature of Uprightness

Uprightness refers to the quality of being morally correct, honest, and just. It is a state of integrity and righteousness that aligns with divine standards. In the biblical context, uprightness is often associated with the character of God and His expectations for humanity. It is a reflection of God's own nature, as He embodies perfect righteousness and justice.

God's Perfect Uprightness

The Bible consistently affirms that God is the epitome of uprightness. His actions, judgments, and decrees are all rooted in His perfect moral character. In Deuteronomy 32:4, the Berean Standard Bible declares, "He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He." This verse underscores the flawless nature of God's actions and His unwavering commitment to justice and righteousness.

Manifestations of God's Uprightness

1. In His Laws and Commandments: God's uprightness is evident in the laws and commandments He has given to His people. These laws are designed to reflect His holy nature and to guide humanity in living a life that is pleasing to Him. Psalm 19:8 states, "The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes."

2. In His Judgments: God's judgments are always executed with perfect fairness and equity. He judges the world with righteousness and the peoples with uprightness. Psalm 9:8 affirms, "He judges the world with justice; He governs the people with equity."

3. In His Faithfulness: God's uprightness is also demonstrated through His faithfulness to His promises and covenants. He remains true to His word and fulfills His promises without fail. Lamentations 3:23 highlights this aspect, "They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!"

Human Response to God's Uprightness

Believers are called to emulate God's uprightness in their own lives. This involves living in accordance with His commandments and striving to reflect His character in all aspects of life. Proverbs 11:3 states, "The integrity of the upright guides them, but the perversity of the faithless destroys them." This verse emphasizes the guiding role of uprightness in the life of a believer.

Uprightness in the Life of the Believer

1. Pursuit of Righteousness: Believers are encouraged to pursue righteousness and uprightness as a way of life. This pursuit is not only a response to God's character but also a means of experiencing His blessings. Psalm 84:11 promises, "For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD gives grace and glory. He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity."

2. Dependence on God's Strength: While believers are called to live uprightly, they must also recognize their dependence on God's strength to do so. Philippians 2:13 reminds us, "For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good pleasure."

3. Witness to the World: Living uprightly serves as a testimony to the world of God's transformative power in the life of a believer. Matthew 5:16 encourages, "In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."

Conclusion

Uprightness is a fundamental attribute of God's character, and He calls His people to reflect this quality in their lives. Through His laws, judgments, and faithfulness, God demonstrates His perfect uprightness, providing a model for believers to follow. As they pursue righteousness and depend on God's strength, believers bear witness to His glory and grace in the world.
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Isaiah 26:7
The way of the just is uprightness: you, most upright, do weigh the path of the just.
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How Pope Gregory Sent Letters and Gifts to King Ethelbert. [601 AD ...
... be eager to spread the Christian faith among the people under your rule; in all
uprightness increase your ... May Almighty God, therefore, perfect in you ...
/.../bede/bedes ecclesiastical history of england/chap xxxii how pope gregory.htm

The Prayer of Prayers
... soul to God, that nothing short of conformity to the perfect purity of God can satisfy ...
is.' Since He now dwells in 'the land of uprightness,' who once ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture j/the prayer of prayers.htm

The Likeness of God
... in heaven is perfect as man ought to be perfect. ... the Bible, the God of the Church,
the God who has ... means, if there is any justice and uprightness in ourselves. ...
/.../kingsley/the gospel of the pentateuch/sermon ii the likeness of.htm

"But Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God and his Righteousness," &C.
... is to perfect holiness in the fear of God. He endeavours to be holy as God is holy,
who is the completest pattern of unspotted purity and uprightness, and to ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/sermon xv but seek ye.htm

The Letter of Pope Agatho.
... memory is esteemed worthy of veneration by all nations, whose uprightness of faith ...
human, one uncreated, and the other created, as true and perfect God and as ...
/.../schaff/the seven ecumenical councils/the letter of pope agatho.htm

In the Beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God...
... in all his commands, [8] and in the uprightness of God ... many of the children of Israel
to the Lord their [18] God. ... and to prepare for the Lord a perfect people. ...
/.../hogg/the diatessaron of tatian/section i in the beginning.htm

Of Repentance, of Pardon, and the Commands of God.
... For as the uprightness of his past life is of no ... That man is sound, he is just, he
is perfect. ... precepts, he is a worshipper of the true God, whose sacrifices ...
/.../lactantius/the divine institutes/chap xxiv of repentance of pardon.htm

Whether the Incarnation Ought to have Been Put Off Till the End of ...
... For in that which is made perfect from being imperfect, imperfection ... the end of the
world, all knowledge and reverence of God and all uprightness of morals ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the incarnation ought to.htm

"All Our Righteousnesses are as Filthy Rags, and we all do Fade as ...
... And, Fourthly, Though your performances had uprightness of heart ... You would soon answer,
that God himself commanded you ... time, and by one offering to perfect all. ...
/.../the works of the rev hugh binning/sermon xvi all our righteousnesses.htm

On the Vanity of those who Wished to Escape the Omnipotent God.
... of Those Who Wished to Escape the Omnipotent God. ... Thy government, which is just and
perfect from heaven ... and stumbling against Thine uprightness, and falling ...
/.../augustine/the confessions and letters of st/chapter ii on the vanity of.htm

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