Deuteronomy 16:20

God's Word

Strive for nothing but justice so that you will live and take possession of the land that the Lord your God is giving you.

Cross References

Proverbs 11:19

As righteousness leads to life, so whoever pursues evil finds his own death.

Ezekiel 18:5

“Suppose a righteous person does what is fair and right.

Ezekiel 18:9

He lives by my rules and obeys my laws faithfully. This person is righteous. He will certainly live,” declares the Almighty Lord.

Micah 6:8

You mortals, the Lord has told you what is good. This is what the Lord requires from you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to live humbly with your God.

Romans 10:5

Moses writes about receiving God’s approval by following his laws. He says, “The person who obeys these laws will live because he obeys them.”

Deuteronomy 16:21

When you build the altar for the Lord your God, never plant beside it any tree dedicated to the goddess Asherah.

Deuteronomy 4:1

Israel, listen to the laws and rules I am about to teach you. Obey them so that you will live and be able to enter and take possession of the land that the Lord God of your ancestors is giving you.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brothers and sisters, keep your thoughts on whatever is right or deserves praise: things that are true, honorable, fair, pure, acceptable, or commendable.