Blessed Are Those Who Hunger & Thirst for Righteousness (Matthew 5:6) | Sermon on the Mount Beatitudes Thomas Fretwell continues through the Beatitudes in Matthew 5, reviewing poverty of spirit, mourning over sin, and meekness, then focusing on “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” He explains that the Greek words describe desperate, life-or-death hunger and thirst, applied spiritually to a continual longing for God’s righteousness and progressive holiness rather than merely initial justification. Using biblical food and water imagery, he contrasts worldly ambitions (power, wealth, fame, sensuality) with a heart that treasures God, urging believers to feed on Scripture, avoid “junk food” teaching, and cultivate appetite through spiritual discipline and service. He cites Psalms, Job, Jeremiah, 1 John, Philippians, and Jesus’ invitation to the thirsty, concluding that true satisfaction is found only in Christ and ultimately in beholding God’s face. Become a supporter and get unlimited questions turned into podcasts at: www.patreon.com/theologyandapologetics YouTube Channel: Theology & Apologetics
www.youtube.com/channel/UChoiZ46uyDZZY7W1K9UGAnw TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@dr.fretwell?_t=ZN-8w8NXIFTHkc&_r=1 Instagram: www.instagram.com/theology.apologetics Websites:
www.ezrafoundation.org
www.theologyandapologetics.com
