Matthew 5:6
1. The Nature Of The Desire
. A. This Is An Intense Desire
. . 2 Kings 6:25-29, Psalm 42:1, 63:1
. B. This Is A Sanctifying Desire
. . What It Is Not –
. . 1). Imputational: The only way ungodly sinners can get to heaven is if God’s
. . . righteousness is imputed to us. Romans 1:17, 3:21-22
. . 2). Social: Justice for the poor and oppressed. James 1:27
. . What It Is –
. . Personal righteousness: An intense Desire to be holy
. . Matthew 5:10, 20, 6:1, 33, Romans 7:20-24
. . Evidences:
. . 1). Hungry For God Himself – Psalm 42, 63, 84:1-2. 143:6, Isaiah 26:8-9
. . A right view of God leads to a right way of living
. . 2). A Hunger To Know Christ – Philippians 3:8, 10, 12
. . 3). A Hunger for His Word – Psalm 119:40, 47, 131; Jeremiah 15:16, 1 Peter 2:2
. . 4). A Spiritual Desire for Holiness, to become more like Him
. If you have no longing for righteousness – there may be a question if you are a part of God’s kingdom
2. The Blessing Of This Desire
. A. A present satisfaction
. B. An eternal satisfaction