Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Published January 30, 2017 by

The Beatitudes

Matthew 5:1-12

Growing up, I always thought that the beatitudes were "be atitudes". This past weekend while visiting my parents church in Florida, the pastor explained the following how Matthew 5 has the eight beatitudes which corelate with Matthew 23 eight woes to hypocrites. As Christians, we should be growing in the beatitues as we grow in Christ.

Beatitudes - supreme blessedness.

The beatitudes are the path to humility.

  1. Poor in Spirit.
    • Kingdom of Heaven.
  2. Those who mourn.
    • God's comfort.
  3. The meek.
    • Inherit the Earth.
  4. Hunger & thirst for righteousness.
    • Utter satisfaction.
  5. The merciful.
    • Shown mercy.
  6. The pure in heart.
    • Shall see God.
  7. The peacemakers.
    • Called Son's of God.
  8. The persecuted.
    • Kingdom of Heaven.

Note that the same promise is given to the poor in spirit and the persecuted.

Hypocrite - a person who indulges in hypocrisy.

Matthew 23:13-34 Eight woes to hypocrites.

  1. Hypocrites.
    • Not allowed into the Kingdom.
  2. Hypocrites.
    • Devour windows.
  3. Blind guides.
    • Inherit hell.
  4. Greedy and lustful.
    • Empiness.
  5. Appear as just.
    • Ignore justice, mercy, faithfulness.
  6. White washed tombs.
    • Full of dead bones.
  7. Brood of Vipers.
    • Son's of Satan.
  8. Presecuters.
    • Death.

"Whatever God creates, Satan counterfeits."

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