Jesus christ is the righteous one we are to all emulate, his walk on this earth was extra ordinary and he made impact the earth can never recover from, this is what the Bible says teaching on righteousness.

Proverbs 21:21; He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

Matthew 6:33; But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Titus 2:11-12; 11.For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,
12.Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world