Beatitudes - Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness

Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness will be filled.

Beatitudes - Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness

Matthew 5:6 / KJV
6. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

General themes for this chapter of the Bible: Sermon on the Mount; Beatitudes; Salt and Light; Fulfillment of the Law; Anger; Adultery; Divorce; Oaths; Eye for Eye; Love for Enemies

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A single, perfect apple hanging from a tree branch. The fruit is ripe and red, symbolizing the fulfillment of desire.

A parched desert landscape under a harsh midday sun, with cracked earth and a lone, withered tree. The sky is a cloudless, intense blue, emphasizing the dryness and heat. The parched desert represents the state of those who are spiritually empty and longing for righteousness.

A deep, empty well with a single rope dangling into the darkness. The stone walls are worn and weathered, and the opening is framed by a tangle of dry vines. The empty well symbolizes the unfulfilled yearning for something more.

A close-up of a cracked, parched earth with a single, tiny green sprout struggling to emerge. The focus is on the delicate leaves reaching towards the sky. The tiny sprout represents the beginning of spiritual growth and the thirst for righteousness.

A riverbed with a trickle of water flowing through it, surrounded by lush green vegetation. The contrast between the dry surroundings and the life-giving water is stark. The life-giving water represents the fulfillment and satisfaction that comes from finding righteousness.

A dark, stormy sky with heavy rain clouds gathering. The landscape below is shrouded in shadow, but a single ray of light breaks through the clouds, illuminating a small patch of land.

A field of ripe wheat, ready for harvest. The golden stalks are heavy with grain, and the wind creates waves of movement across the field.

A table laden with fresh fruits and vegetables, overflowing with abundance. The colors are vibrant and inviting, and the scene evokes a sense of nourishment and satisfaction.

A clear, starry night sky with the Milky Way galaxy stretching across the horizon. The vastness and beauty of the universe inspire awe and wonder.

A sunrise over a calm sea, with the golden light reflecting on the water. The scene is peaceful and serene, filled with hope and promise.

overlayed with the bible verse 6. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

NOTE: The images reflect the following descriptions related to the theme : Beatitudes - Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness

A parched desert landscape under a harsh midday sun, with cracked earth and a lone, withered tree. The sky is a cloudless, intense blue, emphasizing the dryness and heat.
A deep, empty well with a single rope dangling into the darkness. The stone walls are worn and weathered, and the opening is framed by a tangle of dry vines.
A close-up of a cracked, parched earth with a single, tiny green sprout struggling to emerge. The focus is on the delicate leaves reaching towards the sky.
A riverbed with a trickle of water flowing through it, surrounded by lush green vegetation. The contrast between the dry surroundings and the life-giving water is stark.
A dark, stormy sky with heavy rain clouds gathering. The landscape below is shrouded in shadow, but a single ray of light breaks through the clouds, illuminating a small patch of land.
A field of ripe wheat, ready for harvest. The golden stalks are heavy with grain, and the wind creates waves of movement across the field.
A table laden with fresh fruits and vegetables, overflowing with abundance. The colors are vibrant and inviting, and the scene evokes a sense of nourishment and satisfaction.
A clear, starry night sky with the Milky Way galaxy stretching across the horizon. The vastness and beauty of the universe inspire awe and wonder.
A sunrise over a calm sea, with the golden light reflecting on the water. The scene is peaceful and serene, filled with hope and promise.
A single, perfect apple hanging from a tree branch. The fruit is ripe and red, symbolizing the fulfillment of desire.

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