Theme: “THE BEATITUDE”

Topic: Hunger and Thirst for RIGHTEOUSNESS

Title: RIGHTEOUSNESS DEMANDED (call for, ask for, require, need, necessitate, involve)
Text: Matthew 5:6
Responsive Reading: Psalm 1:1-6 nkjv
Matthew 5:6 (Amplified Bible)
6 
“Blessed [joyful, nourished by God’s goodness] are those who hunger and thirst for
righteousness [those who actively seek right standing with God], for they will
be [completely] satisfied.

Matthew 5:6(NIV)

6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,

for they will be filled.

Mateo 5:6 MBB

6 “Pinagpala ang mga may matinding hangarin na sumunod sa kalooban ng Diyos,

sapagkat sila'y bibigyang kasiyahan ng Diyos.
Mateo 5:6 (Ang Bagong Tipan: Filipino Standard Version)

6 Pinagpala ang mga nagugutom at nauuhaw sa katuwiran,

sapagkat sila'y bibigyang-kasiyahan.

I. Introduction: As we continue to our series of study about “Beatitude”, let us define the ff.
word:
RIGHTEOUSNESS (The New Rogets Thesaurus Dictionary) - Adj. Ethical, honorable, virtuous (rule); Holy,
saintly, pious, devout (morality)

Righteousness is one of the chief attributes of God as portrayed in the Hebrew Bible. Its chief
meaning concerns ethical conduct (for example, Leviticus 19:36; Deuteronomy 25:1; Psalm
1:6; Proverbs 8:20). In the Book of Job the title character is introduced to people as a person
who is perfect in righteousness. (google)

(Believers Study bible: Matt. 5:3-11)

 The first four (4) BEATITUDES, or Blessed sayings, portray the ideal heart condition of the
Kingdom Citizens;
v.3 – Poor in the Spirit
v.4- who Mourn
v.5 – The Meek
v.6- Hunger & Thirst for Righteousness

The latter five (5) present the actions resulting from this attitude of heart.
v.7- The Merciful v.10 – Persecuted for Righteousness Sake
v.8 – Pure in Heart v.11 – Revile & Persecute
v. 9 – Peacemakers

Together they emphasize “Being” and “Living” rather than “doing”, so that the kingdom citizen
responds instinctively (by natural instinct) to various situations as they arise. They
revolutionize/change/transform accepted priorities and the world’s standard of blessedness.
The BEATITUDES, so designated because of the form of the statement , “Blessed are”,
describe the character traits of those accepted as citizens of the kingdom of God and set forth
both the present and future blessings of those whose lives portray these virtues. They describe
different experiences and attitudes of one person, rather than eight or nine different
categories of people.

(The NT & Wycliffe Bible Commentary) Matt.5:3-12 – A characteristics of Kingdom Citizens

“Blessed”. Happy – A description of a believer’s inner condition. When describing a person in
God’s will, it is virtually equivalent to “saved”. The word translated “Blessed” (ashrey, Heb.) is
actually a plural, describing the fullness of the blessings that come to those who love God (cf.
Matt. 5:3-11).

II. Let us look on Psalm 1:1-6 (The way of the Righteous and the end of the Ungodly) Ang Tunay
na kagalakan- as we connect in Matt.5:6

Believers Study bible:

Psalm 1, a series of a fitting introduction to the entire psalter (entire book of Psalms), as the
way of the Righteous (vv.1-3) and is contrasted with the way of the wicked (vv.4-6). (Note:
Distinction between the two peson).
Also, it gives an OT picture of the blessed man, who evidences his nature by the things he
does.
And if there is “Blessed”(pinagpala/mapalad) and there have also “Cursed” (isinumpa)
 Mga Awit 1 -UNANG AKLAT (Ang Tunay na Kagalakan)
1 Mapalad ang taong hindi nakikinig sa payo ng masama,
at hindi sumusunod sa masama nilang halimbawa.
Hindi siya nakikisama sa mga kumukutya
at hindi nakikisangkot sa gawaing masama.
2 Sa halip, kasiyahan niyang sumunod sa kautusan ni Yahweh.
Binubulay-bulay niya ito sa araw at gabi.
3 Katulad niya'y punongkahoy sa tabi ng isang batisan,
laging sariwa ang dahon at namumunga sa takdang panahon.
Ano man ang kanyang gawin, siya'y nagtatagumpay.

4 Hindi gayon ang sinumang gumagawa ng masama,

ito ay tulad ng ipa, hangin ang siyang nagtatangay.
5 Sa araw ng paghuhukom, parusa niya'y nakalaan
siya'y ihihiwalay sa grupo ng mga banal.
6 Sa taong matuwid, si Yahweh ang pumapatnubay,
ngunit ang taong masama, kapahamakan ang hantungan.
Psalm 1:1-6 nkjv
The Way of the Righteous and the End of the Ungodly
1 Blessed is the man
Who walks not in the counsel of the [a]ungodly,
Nor stands in the path of sinners,
Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;
2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord,
And in His law he [b]meditates day and night.
3 He shall be like a tree
Planted by the [c]rivers of water,
That brings forth its fruit in its season,
Whose leaf also shall not wither;
And whatever he does shall prosper.

4 The ungodly are not so,

But are like the chaff which the wind drives away.
5 Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment,
Nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.
6 For the Lord knows the way of the righteous,
But the way of the ungodly shall perish.
Four (4) “S” of truth to live by: A Blessed Man (Believer/s) who are hunger & thirst for
Righteousness:
1. Satisfied in the LORD (v.1) 1 “Blessed is the man..” A true-Believer of Jesus Christ had
satisfaction with him. It is a proclamation of our position in the sight of God.

2 Corinthians 5:21niv- God made him who had no sin to be sin[b] for us, so that in him we
might become the righteousness of God. (2 Corinthians 5:21 Or be a sin offering)

Phil. 4:4 - Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
Our true joy is found in the Lord

1 John 3:2 niv

2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made
known. But we know that when Christ appears,[a] we shall be like him, for we shall see him
as he is.

Galatians 4:6 NIV

6 Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls
out, “Abba,[a] Father.”

Psalm 34:8 nkjv

8 Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good;
Blessed is the man who trusts in Him!
Q. Are we satisfied with the Lord?
2. Separated from the world (v.1) - …Who walks not in the counsel of the [a]ungodly,
Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;

Born-Again Christian must be separated from the world: Worldly perspective, worldly
conduct and actions. We are in the world but not of the world.

1 John 2:15NKJV
Do Not Love the World
15 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of
the Father is not in him.

Jesus Prays for His Disciples

John 17: 14-16 (nkjv) I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them because
they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. 15 I do not pray that You should
take them out of the world, but that You should keep them from the evil one. 16 They are
not of the world, just as I am not of the world.

1 Corinthians 15:33 NLT

33 Don’t be fooled by those who say such things, for “bad company corrupts good
character.”

Romans 12:1-2 NKJV

Living Sacrifices to God
12 I beseech[a] you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies
a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your [b]reasonable service. 2 And do not
be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you
may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

Philippians 3:18-20 nkjv - Our Citizenship in Heaven

18 For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they
are the enemies of the cross of Christ: 19 whose end is destruction, whose god is their belly,
and whose glory is in their shame—who set their mind on earthly things. 20 For our
citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus
Christ,

Romans 1:16 nkjv – as what the Apostle Paul testify…

16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel [c]of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for
everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.

Q. How and where is our life perspective? Kingdom of God or worldly kingdom?
3. Saturated/soaked (puspos) with the Word (Holy Scriptures) v.2 –
2 But his delight/pleasure (galak) is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he [b]meditates
day and night.

A Regenerated Person (Christian) delighted and obey God’s Word.

2 Timothy 3:16-17NKJV
16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for
correction, for [a]instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete,
thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Hebrews 10:16 NKJV

 16 “This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, says the Lord: I will put
My laws into their hearts, and in their minds I will write them,

1 Peter 2:2 NKJV

2 as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow [a]thereby, 3 if
indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious.

2 Peter 3:18 NKJV

18 but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.

Q. How do we responds to the Word of God?

4. Sustained by the Lord v.3 – 3 He shall be like a tree Planted by the [c]rivers of water,
That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he
does shall prosper.

True-Believers anchored our Hope In-Christ alone

Matthew 7:17-20 NKJV - You Will Know Them by Their Fruits

17 Even so, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. 18 A good tree
cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit. 19 Every tree that does not bear
good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 20 Therefore by their fruits you will know
them.

Philippians 1:6 NKJV

6 being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will
complete it until the day of Jesus Christ;

Isaiah 41:13 NKJV

13 For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand, Saying to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you.’

Philippians 4:19NKJV
19 And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

2 Corinthians 12:9NKJV
9 And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in
weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ
may rest upon me.
CONCLUSION:
A Blessed Man (Believer/s) who are hunger & thirst for Righteousness are Satisfied in the Lord,
Separated from the world, Saturated with the Word and will be Sustained by the Lord Jesus
Christ. Be Glory, Majesty and Praise, AMEN.