I can't achieve righteousness through abuse, only love.
for my salvation is close at hand and my righteousness will soon be revealed.
Those willing to resist the temptation to force their own righteousness while seeking God's salvation receive it. What a difference His righteousness will be from the one we had wanted. Instead of me winning and all else suffering, the Lord's righteousness brings peace and love.
His salvation often waits till the last moment.
The Lord blesses those who hold to His righteousness. To do so I have to let go of hope for the outcome I had defined as righteousness and look to Jesus as my hope.
Rather than driving towards the goal – destroying others in the rush, they will be content that there will be enough time and resources for the Lord's will to be done His way.
Rather than forcing what they perceive as righteousness, they will walk in love expecting God's way to become apparent as they go with Him.