{"id":352038,"date":"2026-07-20T11:59:36","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T15:59:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/?p=352038"},"modified":"2026-07-21T11:24:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T15:24:11","slug":"eighth-message-of-the-fast-of-daniel-what-makes-someone-righteous-before-god","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/post\/eighth-message-of-the-fast-of-daniel-what-makes-someone-righteous-before-god\/","title":{"rendered":"Eighth Message of the Fast of Daniel: What Makes Someone Righteous Before God?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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During the eighth special message of the Fast of Daniel<\/a><\/span>, Bishop Macedo highlighted that the Word of God reveals the thoughts of God<\/strong> and shows who can rely on His protection and care. According to him, being righteous before God depends on one\u2019s willingness to obey the Scriptures.<\/big><\/div>\n

 
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Who Are the Righteous?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Hearing and Obeying God\u2019s Guidance<\/strong><\/h5>\n

While meditating on Psalm 34:15\u201316<\/strong>, the bishop explained that God watches over the righteous and listens to their cries. Conversely, His face is set against those who act unjustly.
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The eyes of the LORD\u00a0are\u00a0on the righteous, and His ears\u00a0are open to their cry. (Psalm 34:15)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

 
\nThe bishop stated that the Word of God defines as righteous those who hear and obey<\/strong> His guidance.<\/p>\n

He also emphasized that obedience requires sacrifice. True faith compels a person to renounce their own will<\/strong> and put God\u2019s Word into action. Thus, it is not enough to know the Scriptures or profess belief in God; what truly matters is practicing<\/strong> what has been learned.
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The Danger of Hearing Without Practicing<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Knowing the Word Is Not Enough Without Obedience<\/strong><\/h5>\n

During his message, the bishop warned that hearing the Word of God without acting upon it is a more serious condition<\/strong> than unbelief. He noted that an unjust person may believe in God and attend church yet still lack the sacrificial faith necessary to obey His Word<\/strong>, continuing to live according to their own desires.<\/p>\n

The biblical text shows this contrast by stating:
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The face of the LORD\u00a0is\u00a0against those who do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth. (Psalm 34:16)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

 
\nTherefore, the bishop emphasized that the most important aspect is not merely hearing the Word but practicing it daily.
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God Is Ready to Embrace Those Who Desire to Change<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Sincere Surrender Begins a New Path of Faith and Obedience<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Bishop Macedo<\/a><\/span> further explained that God is ready to embrace those who recognize their spiritual condition and desire to change their lives.<\/p>\n

When a person grows weary of living in injustice and sincerely surrenders<\/strong> to the Lord, God listens to their prayer and guides them on a new path of faith and obedience.
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Righteousness Begins With a Decision<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Choose to Listen to and Practice God\u2019s Word<\/strong><\/h5>\n

In summary, righteousness before God is not a privilege reserved for a select few. It is a decision<\/strong> that begins when one chooses to listen to and practice His Word.
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Watch the Complete Message<\/strong><\/h4>\n