THE SPIRIT OF RIGHTEOUSNESS
From The Teaching Ministry of Dr. Joel Dabbas
Just as there is a spirit of rebellion (Ephesians 2:2) that causes men to walk in error and in the perversion of this age, there is also the Spirit of Righteousness—released by God to help believers walk uprightly before Him.
Spiritual realities are governed by spirits. Error is not sustained merely by ignorance; it is sustained by influence. In the same way, righteousness is not sustained merely by willpower; it is sustained by the ministry of the Holy Spirit.
The Spirit of Righteousness is the Spirit that teaches us the right ways of God. He trains our discernment to love what God loves and hate what God hates. He is a refiner of our nature, purging us of what is inconsistent with God, until the very nature of God and His righteousness is expressed in us and through us.
“For the Kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.”
—Romans 14:17
The Spirit of Righteousness and God’s Government
The Spirit of Righteousness is extremely vital in our walk with God. The Lord explained that this Spirit is a dimension of Himself released through the Holy Ghost to govern the elect.
God does not govern His people primarily by fear or external laws. He governs them by impartation—by placing His nature within them.
“I will put My laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them.”
—Hebrews 10:16
This is the ministry of the Spirit of Righteousness.
What Does the Spirit of Righteousness Do?
I. He Keeps Us in Alignment with the Ways of the Lord
Alignment is more important than activity. Many believers are busy but misaligned.
The Spirit of Righteousness acts as a spiritual compass, constantly adjusting our direction when we drift—sometimes subtly, sometimes firmly.
“As many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.”
—Romans 8:14
When this Spirit is active:
Conviction becomes sharp
Discernment becomes accurate
Compromise loses its comfort
Alignment is not perfection; it is responsiveness.
II. He Empowers Faithfulness
Faithfulness is not a personality trait; it is a spiritual empowerment.
Many people desire consistency but lack the spiritual stamina to sustain obedience. The Spirit of Righteousness supplies inner strength to remain loyal to God when emotions fluctuate and pressures increase.
“Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.”
—1 Corinthians 4:2
Faithfulness is sustained not by excitement but by righteous endurance.
III. He Warns Us
God does not wait for destruction before He speaks—He warns before He judges.
Have you ever had a dream that corrected an area of your life?
Have you received a word, a message, or a confrontation that pierced your heart with accuracy?
That is the Spirit of Righteousness at work.
“Nevertheless I have this against thee…”
—Revelation 2:4
The Spirit of Righteousness exposes our inner man, not to condemn us, but to preserve us. He reveals what is misaligned so grace can restore it.
Correction is proof of sonship.
When warning is ignored, conviction withdraws; and when conviction withdraws, destruction becomes likely
IV. He Strengthens Us to Walk in Holiness
Holiness is impossible by human strength. Our frailty makes us vulnerable, but the Spirit of Righteousness becomes our supernatural reinforcement.
“For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure.”
—Philippians 2:13
He does not only demand holiness—He supplies the power to live it.
Where human resolve ends, divine strength begins.
V. He Pours into Our Hearts a Craving for Intimacy with God
One of the clearest signs of the Spirit of Righteousness is a deep hunger for God, not just for blessings or breakthroughs.
This Spirit creates dissatisfaction with distance from God. Prayer becomes desire, not duty.
“As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after Thee, O God.”
—Psalm 42:1
Righteousness does not push you away from God—it pulls you closer.
VI. He Pours into Our Hearts the Awe of God
The fear of the Lord is not terror; it is reverence born of revelation.
The Spirit of Righteousness restores the weight of God in a generation that has grown casual with sacred things.
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.”
—Proverbs 9:10
When awe is restored:
Sin loses attractiveness
Worship gains depth
Obedience becomes joyful
While the Spirit of Righteousness supplies the power, the believer must supply the surrender.
How to Walk in the Spirit of Righteousness
Revelation – You must first know that you are righteous in Christ. Ignorance will always weaken experience.
Yielding – The Spirit will not force righteousness. You must submit your will.
Word Alignment – Righteousness is sustained by truth. Wrong beliefs eventually corrupt right living.
Consistent Fellowship – Intimacy with the Holy Spirit sharpens spiritual sensitivity.
“If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.”
—Galatians 5:25
Revelation – You must first know that you are righteous in Christ. Ignorance will always weaken experience.
Yielding – The Spirit will not force righteousness. You must submit your will.
Word Alignment – Righteousness is sustained by truth. Wrong beliefs eventually corrupt right living.
Consistent Fellowship – Intimacy with the Holy Spirit sharpens spiritual sensitivity.
“If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.”
—Galatians 5:25
Closing Charge
The Spirit of Righteousness is God’s answer to powerless Christianity. He is the guardian of alignment, the enforcer of holiness, and the sustainer of intimacy.
Righteousness is not a garment you wear—it is a nature you receive.
May we not only know about righteousness, but may the Spirit of Righteousness govern us until Christ is fully formed in us.
Amen.
FIVE POWERFUL PRAYER POINTS
ON THE SPIRIT OF RIGHTEOUSNESS
1. Prayer for Alignment and Restoration
Father, in the name of Jesus,
I ask that by the Spirit of Righteousness, every area of my life that is misaligned with Your will be realigned now.
Let every crooked path be made straight, every deviation corrected, and every confusion silenced.
By the help of the Holy Ghost, I step back into divine order.
I will not walk in error, I will not walk in darkness—
I walk uprightly before You, in Jesus’ name!
2. Prayer for Power to Live Right
Lord, I declare today that righteousness will no longer be a struggle in my life.
By the Spirit of Righteousness, I receive strength to say no to sin and yes to Your will.
Every weakness that has mocked my desire for holiness, receive divine reinforcement now.
I receive grace to stand, grace to obey, grace to endure.
Sin shall not have dominion over me, in the mighty name of Jesus!
3. Prayer for Sensitivity and Holy Warning
Father, sharpen my spiritual sensitivity.
Let my heart never grow dull to Your correction.
By the Spirit of Righteousness, warn me before I fall, correct me before I fail, and redirect me before destruction comes.
I refuse to ignore Your voice.
Let conviction remain alive in me, and let my conscience stay tender before You, in Jesus’ name!
4. Prayer for Hunger and Intimacy with God
Lord, baptize my heart with fresh hunger for You.
Let every appetite for the world dry up, and let my desire for Your presence increase.
I ask for the Spirit of Righteousness to draw me deeper—beyond routine prayers, beyond religious duty.
Set my heart on fire for intimacy.
Let my walk with You become my greatest delight, in Jesus’ name!
5. Prayer for the Fear of the Lord and a Righteous Life
Father, restore the awe of God in my life.
By the Spirit of Righteousness, let the fear of the Lord guard my thoughts, my words, and my actions.
I declare that I will not be casual with holy things.
Let my life reflect Your nature, Your character, and Your glory.
I receive the grace to live as Your righteousness in this generation, in Jesus’ mighty name!
AMEN!
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