31 The Be Attitudes

Matthew 5:1-20; 6:22,23; Luke 11:33-36, TBC Book Two, Chapter 31
By now large crowds were again following Jesus. There was only one way to address this massive crowd and be heard by all. Not far from Capernaum, on the north side of the Sea of Galilee, was a large sloping hill. Jesus began climbing, and when he reached just the right place, he turned and sat down to teach.

“Blessed are the poor in spirit,” he cried, “for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”

Jesus was teaching them how to be at peace with themselves, with others, and with God. The proud and the arrogant would never know the secret to God’s peace. It is something God reveals to those who are broken in spirit, who realize they are nothing without God. 

“Blessed are the gentle, for they will inherit the land. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.”
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“Blessed are the merciful, for they too will receive mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. . . .”

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book Two, Chapter 31, for the rest of the story.)

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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: “Blessed are the peace makers.” May the peace of God rule in our heart, in our mind, in our soul, and in our spirit. Amen.
     A promise to cling to: “But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.” James 3:17-18 NIV
     A praise to fill you: These Things I have Spoken Unto You  Maranatha Music     [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]