First, God/Yahweh's people are righteous when they are in a right relation with Him. They become “righteous” by His gift of salvation through Jesus/Yeshua (Romans 10:6; Philippians 3:9).

In addition, the Scriptural definition of living righteously is found in Deuteronomy 6:25, "And it shall be our righteousness, fi we observe to do all these Commandments before the LORD our God/Elohim as He has commanded us."

Hosea, the prophet of divine love, also ties righteousness with mercy, loving kindness, and justice (Hosea 2:19; 10:12 ). Having within the covenantal relation with Elohim is the gift of salvation. The covenant people of God/Elohim are then called to live righteously. His people are to behave as the people of the holy LORD. They are to live in conformity to His will, expressed in the Torah (Psalm 1:4-6 ; 11:7 ; 72:1; Isaiah 1:16-17 ).

Many claim the forgiveness of God/Yahweh, while their lives look no different from those who do not know the Messiah.

We pursue His will when we keep His Commandments:
"For it is not those who hear the Law who are righteous in God/Yahweh’s sight, but it is those who obey the Law who will be declared righteous" (Romans 2:13).

“Flee from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the LORD from a pure heart” (2 Timothy 2:22).

"But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. You believe that there is one God/Elohim. You do well. Even the demons believe—and tremble! But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead?" (James 2:14-26)

"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness for they will be filled" (Matthew 5:6).