What does the Bible say about thirsting for righteousness?
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The Bible indicates that the thirst for righteousness is a deep longing for what one cannot achieve on their own, which can only be fulfilled through Jesus Christ.
In Isaiah 55:1-3, God extends a call to everyone who thirsts for righteousness, highlighting that this thirst represents a felt absence of what one needs - in this case, righteousness, which cannot be produced by oneself. This longing is further echoed in Matthew 5:6, where Jesus says, 'Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.' The spiritual hunger for righteousness cannot be satisfied through our efforts, but must come from Christ, as Paul emphasizes in Philippians 3:9, expressing a desire to be found in Christ 'not having my own righteousness, but that which is through faith in Christ.'
Scripture References:
Isaiah 55:1-3, Matthew 5:6, Philippians 3:9
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