![]() The Greek word that is rendered as “righteousness” in this passage is the word “dikaiosune” and it means correctness of thinking that brings the approval of God. The Greek word translated “seek” is “zeteo”, and it means to seek to find out by thinking, meditating, reasoning, and enquiring into something. The question begs to be asked, “What is seeking the kingdom?” A quick trip to the Greek concordance will shed some light on the meaning of these two words, seek and righteousness. It appears that righteousness is connected to seeking the kingdom of God. Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you. ![]() It is not the result of doing good things. ![]() Righteousness, at least the righteousness that Christian’s receive through faith in the work of Calvary, is received by believing the gospel and making Jesus the Lord of their life. Have these people as the result of their high morals and good deeds received God’s free gift of righteousness through Christ? The answer, of course, is no. But does the presence of these things indicate the presence of righteousness? After all, there are numerous people in the world who have high morals, live clean lives, do good things and try not to wrong others, but have not yet come to know the Lord Jesus as their Savior. It goes without argument that Christians should have high moral standards, live clean lives, and do good things. Man’s definition may be different than God’s definition. But what is righteousness? To understand this scripture we must first fully understand what Jesus means by the word righteousness. So if we desire to be happy then it stands to reason that we should take time to understand what He is saying in this passage. In this scripture in Matthew 5:6 Jesus is saying that those who hunger and thirst after righteousness are happy and blessed of God. Jesus is answering in His first sermon the number one question of mankind, how to find true happiness. This section of scripture in Matthew chapter 5, referred to as the Beatitudes, presents the teachings of Jesus on how to be happy. The Declaration of Independence speaks of the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, declaring that men have a God-given right to be happy and to pursue happiness. It’s not difficult to see that the number one universal desire in people is to be happy. The word translated “blessed” in these passages of scripture is the Greek word “Makarios”, which, according to the Greek concordance means “happy.” Use this study as an exercise to bring transformation and a changed life through the work of the Holy Spirit.Matthew 5:6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. As we establish our walk in Jesus Christ, prayerfully work each Bible study with specific applications that will help you and your group in this area. The Good News of Jesus Christ is that not only that we are forgiven, but we also can experience life now in all its abundance. This BIBLE STUDY for the beginners is designed to help them establish their walk with the Lord Jesus Christ. YOUR LIFE IN CHRIST - Bible Study Lessons
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