How do we know that Simeon was a just and devout man?

Simeon's character is highlighted in the Gospel of Luke, where he is described as a just and devout man who was waiting for the consolation of Israel (Luke 2:25). This designation as 'just' implies that he was regarded as righteous in the eyes of God, not due to his own merit, but because he was made just through the grace of God and the work of Christ. As Romans 3 reminds us, 'there is none righteous, no, not one.' Therefore, Simeon's justness is a reflection of God's redemptive work in him, demonstrating the transformative power of grace in a person's life, and how it leads to a devout character that seeks to honor God amidst a corrupt society.