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I. A few FEATURES OF THE DISPOSITION here commended. The term righteousness is variously used.

1. Sometimes it signifies rectitude.

2. Sometimes imputed righteousness.

3. Sometimes personal righteousness. But here it means —

(1)  A death unto sin;

(2)  A renunciation of the world;

(3)  A deliberate choice of God.

II. Trace this disposition to ITS LEGITIMATE SOURCE.

III. Attend to the GRACIOUS STATEMENT made respecting the possession of this disposition.

1. It implies that their desires shall be satisfied.

2. It implies a plenitude of satisfaction.

3. The text implies the stability of the promise, that this satisfaction is sure.To conclude —

1. Is the disposition possessed by us?

2. Have you an ardent desire for righteousness.

(J. Jordan.)

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KJV: Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

WEB: Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled.