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   Both were righteous in the eyes of God, observing all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blamelessly.
-* note that Jesus criticizes those who wrongly consider themselves righteous (see [https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/23:28 Mt 23:28], [https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/25?37 Mt. 25:37])
+* "hunger and thirst" mean to need, can't live without
+** we may "want" to be righteous
+*** such as we may "want" a new phone, car, etc., but we can certainly live with out it
+*** however, we can't live without food or water
+** but Jesus tell us to "hunger and thirst" for righteousness
+* the righteous act on God's behalf and in the glory of his name, not on or for themselves
+** note that Jesus criticizes those who wrongly consider themselves righteous (see [https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/23:28 Mt 23:28], [https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/25?37 Mt. 25:37])
 === Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. ===
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 * pure = all, complete, lacking nothing
-* Jesus tells us,
+* the pure heart governs all actions, choices, desires and emotions
+** it governs our bodies, our minds, our spirit
+* putting God above all else, as how Jesus tells us,
   You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. ([https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/22?37 Mt 22:37])