Matthew 5:6 (NIV) 

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst…. 

Matthew 5:6 (NIV) 

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

Righteousness = Right Standing With God

Romans 1:17 (NLT)

This Good News tells us how God makes us right in his sight. This is accomplished from start to finish by faith. As the Scriptures say, “It is through faith that a righteous person has life. 

Psalm 103:2-3 (NIV)

Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases.

Righteousness = Right Living with Others

Philippians 2:12 (NIV)

Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear. For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him. 

Matthew 5:13 (NIV)

You are the salt of the earth.

Matthew 5:16 (NIV)

In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. 

Your capacity to love others will increase.

Hebrews 13:16 (NLT)

Don't forget to do good things for others and to share what you have with them. These are the kinds of sacrifices that please God. 

“We are the hands and feet of Jesus.” 

- Mother Teresa

You will discover your purpose in life.

Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)

For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. 

Galatians 6:4 Message

Make a careful exploration of who you are and the work you have been given, and then sink yourself into that.

Isaiah 58:10-11 (NIV)

And if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noonday. The LORD will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun- scorched land.