righteousness

The character of being righteous; purity of heart and rectitude of life; the being and doing right; conformity in character and conduct to a right standard.

Hence, also In theology, a coming into spiritual oneness with God, because for Christ's sake the believer in Christ is treated as righteous.

A righteous act or quality; anything which is or purports to be righteous.

Rightfulness; justice.

Synonyms See righteous.