BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO HUNGER AND THIRST FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS MATTHEW 5:5.

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BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO HUNGER AND THIRST FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS MATTHEW 5:5

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness – Matt. 5:5 Righteousness Romans 10:1-3 The state of being right (just) with God Used interchangeably with salvation v.5-13 The righteousness of God is not by the law but faith in Christ v.4, 3:20-26 We are to seek the kingdom of God and His righteousness first Matt. 6:33 Most important priority Matt. 13:44-45 “Hunger and thirst” Is this our greatest desire?

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness – Matt. 5:5 Psalm 42:1-3 Our life depends on it! Thirst for the living water John 4:1-26 Hunger for the bread of life John 6:27-71 Work for the bread of life John 6:27-29 The problem is complacency Revelation 3:17 Israel quickly forgot Deut. 8:8-20 Did not earn it but felt they deserved it Beware lest we become complacent!

For they shall be filled– Matt. 5:5 The Lord will provide Genesis 22:18 He provided the atonement Romans 3:20-26 He provided the gospel of salvation Rom. 1:16 He provided the teachers Rom. 10:14-15, Ephesians 4:11-16 He provides everything today 2 Cor. 6:2 He provides you this opportunity NOW Heb. 3:7 He has not provided tomorrow James 4:13-17 Acts 22:16 Why are you waiting? Arise, and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord