This is one line from an entire letter, that is not how we obtain truth from scripture.
John very clearly defines in his letters "righteousness" is the righteousness imputed to us through Christ.
The law is the measure whereby righteousness is measured.
However, Christians are not under the law for righteousness.
Instead, it's our faith that is counted for righteousness,
Rom 4:5.
I was not disparaging Catholics, I was disparaging their doctrine and to disparage their doctrine is to let the doctrine off easy actually!!!
"Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous."(I John 3:7)
Doeth - poieō
Thayer Definition:
1) to make
1a) with the names of things made, to produce, construct, form, fashion, etc.
1b) to be the authors of, the cause
1c) to make ready, to prepare
1d) to produce, bear, shoot forth
1e) to acquire, to provide a thing for one’s self
1f) to make a thing out of something
1g) to (make, i.e.) render one anything
1g1) to (make, i.e.) constitute or appoint one anything, to appoint or ordain one that
1g2) to (make, i.e.) declare one anything
1h) to put one forth, to lead him out
1i) to make one do something
1i1) cause one to
1j) to be the authors of a thing (to cause, bring about)
2) to do
2a) to act rightly, do well
2a1) to carry out, to execute
2b) to do a thing unto one
2b1) to do to one
2c) with designation of time: to pass, spend
2d) to celebrate, keep
2d1) to make ready, and so at the same time to institute, the celebration of the passover
2e) to perform: to a promise
Strong
Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct):
Neither of these definitions supports your claim of implied righteousness.You ignore the fact that I said:
"This is very contrary to the whole counsel of scripture.For example:"
The scripture quoted was an example.There are many more.If you wish I could cite/quote them also.