#blessed: Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness

from Oklahoma City First Church Sermons & Devotionals · host First Church OKC

The thought that God only blesses the righteous was the viewpoint of the Pharisees and the religious elite of Jesus’ day.  But Jesus blessed those who are hungry and thirsty for righteousness.  Why?  I think it’s because when we focus on our motivations rather than the end results, we get to the heart of the matter.  For example, if we focus only on attaining righteousness we will focus only on our outward actions.  Our sinful actions will get our attention.  But if we focus on our hungers and thirsts, we will begin to examine the affections of our hearts.  And that is where true righteousness is birthed.

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The thought that God only blesses the righteous was the viewpoint of the Pharisees and the religious elite of Jesus’ day. But Jesus blessed those who are hungry and thirsty for righteousness. Why? I think it’s because when we focus on our motivations rather than the end results, we get to the heart of the matter. For example, if we focus only on attaining righteousness we will focus only on our outward actions. Our sinful actions will get our attention. But if we focus on our hungers and thirsts, we will begin to examine the affections of our hearts. And that is where true righteousness is birthed.

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