Blessed Are Those That Are Persecuted Because Of Righteousness

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Blessed Are Those That Are Persecuted Because Of Righteousness
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Matthew 5:10

Some will revile or slander us just because we are Christians. They will hate us because they have rejected the Lord and Saviour we follow. Persecution takes place where two irreconcilable value-systems clash. We may lose everything on earth but we will inherit everything in heaven.

Blessed Are The Peacemakers

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Blessed Are The Peacemakers
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Matthew 5:9

We are to be peacemakers both in the community and the church. We should never seek conflict or be responsible for it. We are actively to strive for peace with others.

Blessed Are The Pure In Heart

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Blessed Are The Pure In Heart
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Matthew 5:8

The world often prioritises what can be seen. It draws attention to the surface and the outward. God looks at the heart. He wants us to be pure on the inside not just externally compliant. He calls us to moral excellence.

Blessed Are The Merciful

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Blessed Are The Merciful
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Matthew 5:7

Our God is a merciful God who shows mercy continuously. He calls us to show compassion for those in need around us. The world often insulates itself from pain and delights in revenge but God calls us to reach out to those in need and to forgive those who hurt us.

Blessed Are Those Who Hunger And Thirst For Righteousness

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Blessed Are Those Who Hunger And Thirst For Righteousness
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Matthew 5:6

Spiritual hunger should be a characteristic of all God’s people. Our supreme ambition should not be material but spiritual. We want to seek first God’s kingdom and righteousness.

Blessed Are The Meek

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Blessed Are The Meek
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Matthew 5:5

We are to have a humble and gentle attitude to others which is determined by a true estimate of ourselves. When we see how gracious God is with our wrong doing how can we not in turn be humble, sensitive and patient in all our dealings with others.

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn

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Matthew 5:4

What is referred to here is not the sorrow of bereavement but the sorrow of repentance. We should mourn our loss of innocence, righteousness and self-respect. There is a place to weep over our sin.

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit

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Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit
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Matthew 5:3

The only place to start in the Christian life is with a realistic assessment of our position before a perfect and all powerful God. Great humility on our part is required.