Achievement Quote by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
“Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Not only do the followers of Jesus renounce their rights, they renounce their own righteousness too. They get no praise for their achievements or sacrifices. They cannot have righteous– ness except by hungering and thirsting for it (this applies equally to their own righteousness and to the righteousness of God on earth ), always they look forward to the future righteousness of God, but they cannot establish it for themselves. Those who follow Jesus grow hungry and thirsty on the way.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer, 1937
True spiritual fulfillment comes from a deep, ongoing desire for righteousness, not from self‑righteous achievements.
In simple terms: Righteousness requires yearning, not boasting.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humility and persistent longing for justice.
Themes
humility
spirituality
justice
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- faith practice
- social activism
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
theology
self‑denial
longing
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you nurture a humble desire for justice?
- What actions reflect true spiritual hunger?
A Different Perspective
May overlook practical steps to achieve righteousness.
