Blessed Are Those Hunger & Thirst For Righteousness

In this sermon, Apostle Emma explores the concept of the “blessed hunger and thirst for righteousness” as described in Matthew 5:6. He emphasizes that true salvation and new birth are characterized by a profound, God-given desire to be holy and to walk in alignment with God’s will (2:19–2:45).

Key takeaways include:

• The Three Stages of Righteousness:
  1. Deliverance from the love of sin: The believer’s appetite for sinful acts (such as immorality or impure thoughts) begins to fade, replaced by a desire to please God (3:48–5:34).
  2. Deliverance from the pleasure of sin: Those who hunger for righteousness no longer find satisfaction in worldly habits like substance abuse or unhealthy associations; instead, they find their joy in pleasing the Lord (6:05–8:29).
  3. Deliverance from the presence of sin: By maintaining a hunger for God, believers expel the presence of sin, which otherwise separates them from fellowship with the Father (8:33–10:27).
• The Fruits of Righteousness: Apostle Emma teaches that when one hungers for righteousness, they gain access to the Kingdom of God, which is defined by peace, joy, and righteousness in the Holy Ghost (10:44–11:10).
• Practical Application: The speaker stresses that pursuing righteousness may require making difficult life changes, such as severing ungodly associations or avoiding places where God is not honored (13:41–14:51). He encourages viewers that this “blessed hunger” brings a piece of heaven to their lives on earth and confirms their walk with God (15:24–16:03).