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Stories & Illustrations — Righteousness

62 illustrations

All (963)⛪ LensLines™ (810)📖 Stories & Illustrations (62)⛪ Tradition Perspectives (23)💭 Theological Reflections (20)🔍 Biblical Insights (18)🎯 Application Points (15)🙏 Devotionals (13)🏛️ Historical Examples (2)

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The Example of Righteousness - Contemporary Example

A few months ago, I had the joy of visiting a local community garden. As I walked through the rows of vibrant plants, I noticed an elderly gentleman tending to his patch. His hands, worn and calloused, moved gently among...

Psalm 46:10

Missional

254 words

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A Story of Righteousness - Quote

There was a small village nestled in the mountains, where the wind would whistle through the trees, and every evening, the sun would dip below the peaks, casting a golden glow over the homes below. In this village lived an...

John 3:16Pentecostal

270 words

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The Example of Righteousness - Story

In a small town, there lived a man named Samuel. He was known for his gruff exterior and tough demeanor—an auto mechanic by trade, he often kept to himself, preferring the company of tools over people. But beneath that hardened...

Jeremiah 29:11Progressive/Social Justice

254 words

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The Armor of God: Dressed for Spiritual Battle - Story

The sermon emphasizes the importance of spiritual armor as described in Ephesians 6, highlighting the reality of spiritual warfare and the necessity for intentional preparation in the Christian life. It encourages believers to actively engage in prayer and rely on God's strength, reminding them that they fight from a position of victory through Christ's sacrifice.

Ephesians 6:10-18, 2 Corinthians 10:4, 1 Peter 5:8Pentecostal

227 words

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A Story of Righteousness - Contemporary Example

There’s a dear friend of mine, Sarah, who once found herself at a crossroads. A gifted artist, she had spent years pouring her heart into her paintings, only to see them dismissed by galleries as “not commercial enough.” Discouraged and...

Isaiah 40:31Lutheran

248 words

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The Power of Righteousness - Contemporary Example

In our small town, there lived a man named Michael who had once walked a path overshadowed by despair. For years, he battled addiction, feeling trapped in a cycle of hopelessness. Yet, one fateful evening, he stumbled into a community...

Jeremiah 29:11Pentecostal

270 words

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The Example of Righteousness - Story

In a small town, there lived a man named Samuel. He was known for his unwavering faith and remarkable integrity. Samuel worked as a carpenter, spending long hours in his shop, crafting beautiful furniture that not only served a purpose...

Jeremiah 29:11Anabaptist

256 words

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A Story of Righteousness - Contemporary Example

There’s a young woman named Maria, a faithful member of her community, who often felt the weight of uncertainty pressing upon her. Recently graduated, she was searching for purpose amidst the chaos of life, feeling lost in the vast sea...

Matthew 28:19-20Pentecostal

269 words

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A Story of Righteousness - Contemporary Example

There’s a woman named Mary who attends a small community church in our town. Mary has faced her share of struggles—divorce, unemployment, and the illness of a loved one. Yet, through it all, she has embodied a sense of righteousness...

Hebrews 11:1Eastern Orthodox

270 words

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The Example of Righteousness - Contemporary Example

On a crisp autumn morning, I found myself sharing a coffee with Maria, a woman whose journey exemplifies the profound connection between righteousness and faith. She had faced unimaginable trials—loss, betrayal, and a long battle against illness. Yet, amidst her...

Jeremiah 29:11Anabaptist

240 words

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When Righteousness - Story

Ruth, a woman from Moab, stood at a crossroads, facing a choice that would alter the trajectory of her life. After the death of her husband, she was free to return to her homeland, to the familiarity of her family...

Psalm 46:10Reformed

258 words

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The Power of Righteousness - Story

There was once a small village nestled in a valley, where the people lived simple lives, yet their hearts brimmed with a deep-seated joy. Every year, they celebrated a festival to honor their heritage, a gathering infused with laughter, music,...

Matthew 28:19-20Pentecostal

254 words

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When Righteousness - Story

I remember a remarkable story about a dear woman in our community named Clara. Clara lived alone in a modest apartment, her days often marked by silence and stillness. But every Sunday, she would arrive at church, her eyes bright,...

1 Corinthians 13:4-7Lutheran

257 words

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A Story of Righteousness - Story

Sarah was a woman who wore many hats: mother, daughter, friend, and community leader. Yet beneath the surface of her vibrant life, she wrestled daily with feelings of inadequacy. She had grown up in a religious household where rules reigned...

Jeremiah 29:11Traditional

267 words

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