“Blessed are the Hungry and Thirsty” Matthew 5:6

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.

“The world is panting after the dust of the earth.” Amos 2:7

For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:20

God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. II Corinthians 5:21

But now apart from the law the righteousness of God has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference between Jew and Gentile, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.

God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his blood, to be received by faith. He did this to demonstrate his righteousness, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished, he did it to demonstrate his righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus. Romans 3:21-26

You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, “You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.” But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, “Raca”, is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, “You fool!”, will be in danger of the fire of hell. Matthew 5:21-22

You have heard that it was said, “You shall not commit adultery You have heard that it was said, “You shall not commit adultery.” But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. Matthew 5:27-28

I want to know Christ, yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, Philippians 3:10

When your words came, I ate them;
they were my joy and my heart’s delight,
for I bear your name,
Lord God Almighty. Jeremiah 15:16