Righteous Christian

Main Verse:

“But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” — Matthew 6:33 (NIV)

1. Transformation of Heart, Not Transformation of Mood (मनोदशाको परिवर्तन होइन, मनको परिवर्तन)

Scripture:

'म तिमीहरूलाई एउटा नयाँ हृदयदिनेछु, र तिमीहरूभित्र मनयाँ आत्‍मा हालिदिनेछु। तिमीहरूबाट ढुङ्गाको हृदय निकालेर मत्‍यसको सट्टामा तिमीहरूलाई मासुको हृदय दिनेछु। '

इजकिएल36:26

'हेपरमेश्‍वर, ममा शुद्ध हृदयसृजनुहोस्‌, र मभित्र एउटास्‍थिर आत्‍मा पुनर्जीवित पार्नुहोस्‌। '

भजनसंग्रह51:10

Explanation: True righteousness begins from within.

It is not about changing outward behavior temporarily based on mood or emotion but about a permanent change of heart, guided by the Spirit of God.

Example from the Bible: Saul vs. David

Saul: Led by emotions, pride, and circumstances. His mood changed when the crowd praised David, showing no real transformation of heart. (1 Samuel 18:6–9)

David: Even after sin, he repented with a broken heart (Psalm 51) — a man after God’s own heart (1 Samuel 13:14).

2. Pursuing Righteousness Constantly, Not Electively (निरन्तर धार्मिकताको खोजी, सुविधाजनक समयमा होइन)

Scripture:

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.” —

धन्‍यधार्मिकताको निम्‍ति भोकाउने र तिर्खाउनेहरू, किनभने तिनीहरूतृप्‍त हुनेछन्‌।

Matthew 5:6

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” —

'भलाइगर्ने काममा हामी नथाकौं, किनभनेयदि हिम्‍मत हारेनौं भने ठीक समयमाहामी कटनी गर्नेछौं। '

Galatians 6:9

Explanation: A righteous Christian does not choose when to be holy based on convenience. Pursuing righteousness is a daily walk, not an occasional event.

Example from the Bible: Daniel

Prayed consistently even when it meant facing the lion’s den (Daniel 6:10).

He did not compromise righteousness to fit into the culture of Babylon.

3. Repented Christian, Not Hypocrite Christian(पश्चात्ताप गर्ने ख्रीष्टियन, न कि ढोंगी ख्रीष्टियन)

Scripture:

“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out.” —

यसकारण पश्‍चात्ताप गर्नुहोस्‌ र फर्कनुहोस्, कि तपाईंहरूका पाप मेटिऊन्, र परमप्रभुको उपस्‍थितिबाट आनन्‍दको समय आओस्,

Acts 3:19

“Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence.” —

 “धिक्‍कार तिमीहरूलाई, शास्‍त्री र फरिसी हो, ढोंगीहरू! किनभने तिमीहरू कचौरा र थालको बाहिरपट्टि माझ्‍दछौ, तर भित्रपट्टि भने ती लोभ र असंयमले भरिएका हुन्‍छन्‌।

Matthew 23:25

Explanation: A righteous Christian is not perfect, but one who lives a life of continual repentance. Hypocrisy is pretending to be righteous without the inner change of heart and lifestyle.

Example from the Bible: Peter vs. Judas

Peter: Denied Jesus, but repented with bitter tears and was restored (Luke 22:62; John 21:15–19).

Judas: Had remorse but not true repentance—his end was destruction (Matthew 27:3–5).

Conclusion:

A righteous Christian is not someone who merely behaves well outwardly but someone who has undergone heart transformation, pursues righteousness consistently,

lives a repentant life rather than a hypocritical one. Let us strive to live in the righteousness of Christ, not by our strength, but by His Spirit.