Think About It

When Jesus set the foundation for His spiritual movement He told people, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” (Matthew 5:6). These words have become famous as one of the Beatitudes; but have you ever really thought about what they mean? Particularly, what is righteousness? The word just sounds religious, but what does it mean? Since I am not all that intellectual, I often have to reduce things to their least common denominator and righteousness, at is most basic form, is doing things the right way. It is being obedient to God, treating others with respect, obeying the laws of the land and living within the accepted standards of a moral society. The concept may sound complex, but it is lived out in a simple way. We live in world where contentment seems to escape us. We want more but feel like we must settle for less. What would happen if we made the effort to practice righteousness and lived good lives? Would we then find sat