Beatitude (4)

 

 

 

"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied" (Mt. 5:6).

 

 

The Christian who is hunger and thirst for righteousness ...

 

  1. Relies on only the righteousness of Christ that was imputed to him (Rom. 3:22).

He acknowledges that all his righteous deeds are like a filthy garment (Isa. 64:6).

 

  1. Seeks first His kingdom and His righteousness (Mt. 6:33).

 

  1. Does the right thing in the sight of God.

He walks on the right path with the right thoughts and doing the right things. 

 

  1. Does good (Tit. 3:1).

He knows that he is created in Christ Jesus for good works (Eph. 2:10).

 

  1. Obeys God’s command in the Scripture (Acts 5:29).