Righteousness Will Never Be Forgotten By God Series

The Bible emphasizes the importance of living a righteous life, and assures us that God will never forget our righteous deeds. In this sermon, we will explore seven biblical examples that demonstrate God's remembrance of righteousness.

1. Noah's Righteousness Saved His Family

Genesis 6:8-9 says, "But Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord... Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time." God remembered Noah's righteousness and saved him and his family from the flood.

2. Abraham's Faithfulness Was Rewarded

In Genesis 15:6, we read, "Abram believed the Lord, and it was credited to him as righteousness." God remembered Abraham's faithfulness and rewarded him with a covenant, making him the father of a great nation.

3. Joseph's Integrity Was Rewarded

Genesis 39:2-6 tells us that Joseph, despite being a slave, remained faithful and integrity-filled. God remembered Joseph's righteousness and promoted him to a position of authority in Egypt.

4. Daniel's Righteousness Saved His Life

In Daniel 6:4-5, we read that Daniel's enemies sought to destroy him, but God remembered his righteousness and saved him from the lions' den.

5. The Widow's Generosity Was Remembered

Mark 12:41-44 tells the story of a poor widow who gave her last two coins to the temple treasury. Jesus said, "Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others." God remembered her righteousness and generosity.

6. Cornelius' Almsgiving Was Rewarded

Acts 10:1-4 tells the story of Cornelius, a Roman centurion who feared God and gave generously to the poor. God remembered his righteousness and sent Peter to preach the gospel to him and his household.

7. The Righteous Will Shine Like Stars

Daniel 12:3 says, "Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever and ever." God will remember the righteous and reward them with eternal glory.

Conclusion

These examples demonstrate that God never forgets our righteous deeds. He remembers our faithfulness, integrity, generosity, and obedience, and rewards us accordingly. As Psalm 37:28 says, "For the Lord loves the just and will not forsake his faithful ones." May we strive to live righteous lives, knowing that God will always remember and reward our faithfulness.