Verse 6
6. Hunger and thirst. Here is something more than mere vacuity, or penitence, or tranquil readiness. It is an ardent longing a holy appetite for all that is right and good. Filled The Gospel can fill the largest desire for the true good.
Thus far has Jesus, in the act of propounding his Gospel, pronounced preparatory blessings on those who are variously ready to receive it. Four benedictions are thus conferred on a proper receptiveness of heart.
He next pronounces two benedictions on positive traits of character; the one being a natural virtue sanctified by grace, the other a gracious state wrought by piety.
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