The Gentle (2) It says that those who bear the fruit of gentleness will inherit the earth. To inherit means to receive from an ancestor as a right or title descendible by law at the ancestor’s death. The earth inherited from ancestors in this way used to be recognized as one’s property more than the […]
Those who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness (1) Matthew 5:6 says, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” Righteousness according to the Webster’s dictionary is acting in accord with divine or moral law: free from guilt or sin. But the righteousness of God is different. Spiritual righteousness is
Those who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness (2) What kinds of blessings do those who hunger and thirst for the righteousness receive? It is said, “They will be filled.” Some people understand this verse in material way. They think the Lord will provide them with food and drinks so that they will not be hungry
The Merciful (1) This is the fifth session of the Beatitudes. Matthew 5:7 says, “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.” A dictionary definition of the word ‘mercy’ is “compassionate treatment of those in distress.” The mercy that God talks about is similar to kindness of the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit.
The Merciful (2) 3) Other kinds of mercy There are also many other kinds of mercy. For example, there is having mercy on those who are poor or in need. Suppose if a brother is suffering from poverty, what will you do? If you just say with your lips, “What a pity!” you do not
The Pure (1) The passage is from verse 8. It reads, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” God’s Word is always absolutely true. The word ‘pure’ literally means it is clear and clean. If one’s heart is clear and clean, it does not only mean his outward actions are holy
The Peacemakers (1) Matthew chapter 5 verse 9 says, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” In other words, those who break peace are not blessed, and they cannot be called sons of God. Sons here include women, too. Please keep in mind that when the Bible says ‘son’ or