The Sermon on the Mount - 4

Key Lesson No. 4

 

Matthew 5:6 - “God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied.”

 

            Believers in Christ seek justice both for themselves and in a global sense. They long to see honesty, integrity and justice fulfilled in society and look for holiness in the church. It would appear that our longing for satisfaction in this regard will only come when we are ushered into Christ’s millennial reign on earth. It is there that righteousness will reign supreme and corruption and injustice will give way to the highest moral and ethical standards as established by Almighty God himself.

            Isaiah 11:4 states that God will “give justice to the poor and make fair decisions for the exploited.” Isaiah 42:1-4 says in summary that God will bring justice to the nations and to all who have been wronged. Finally, the Lord proclaims that he will not stop until justice prevails throughout the entire earth.

            Justice is defined as fairness, the principle and/or attitude of moral rightness and decency. There must be a well-defined standard that is universally inclusive and fair for all. It must be set up by the only one who knows all that can be known and has the power and authority to enforce it. That would have to be Almighty God, the creator of all things.  No mortal man fits that definition, for man is fraught with selfish ideals and motives as to make such standards stilted, favoring one individual or group of individuals over another. 

To hunger and thirst for justice / righteousness is like panting for a cool drink in the middle of the desert. God will provide said justice / righteousness to those who earnestly seek it. The new world that will descend from the heavens will be built on such a standard. Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing.

In his name & for his glory,

Richard Keller

Bread of Life Ministries

Resources:  Believer’s Bible Commentary (2016), Expositor’s Bible Commentary: New Testament (2004).