Righeousness

Proverbs 11:4 KJV
Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.

Proverbs 11:5 KJV
The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
Proverbs 11:6 KJV
The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.

Proverbs 11:18 KJV
The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.

Proverbs 11:19 KJV
As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
The Bible is very clear that there are great and distinct advantages in having righteousness

It will deliver from death
It will direct our way
It will deliver us from temptations
It will bring a sure reward
It will tend to life

As I thought about this today I came to Galatians 3:6 (and some other verses just like it) which says
Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.

Righteousness is believing God. Righteousness is not necessarily being righteous in the sense of doing good. Righteousness, true righteousness, is believing God.

Believing God will change ones outlook on life
Believing God will impact ones attitude toward life
Believing God will affect ones action in life

But it starts with believing God
Not changing our outlook
Not handling our attitude
Not managing our actions
We need to insist that people believe God. Then God will keep His promises in Proverbs 11.