Matthew 5:3-12 – IT’S WORTH IT!
Have you ever considered the benefits of living by the beatitudes? It is certainly worth it!
POVERTY OF SPIRIT YIELDS A KINGDOM – Vs. 3
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
INTENSITY OF SORROW YIELDS COMFORT – Vs. 4
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
DISPLAY OF HUMILITY YIELDS CONTROL – Vs. 5
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
DESIRE FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS YIELDS SATISFACTION – Vs. 6
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
GIVING OF MERCY YIELDS MERCY – Vs. 7 – (Give a break. Catch a break.) – Vs. 7
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
PURITY OF HEART YIELDS FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD – Vs. 8
Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
NEGOTIATION OF PEACE YIELDS A GREAT REPUTATION – Vs. 9
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
SUFFERING FOR CHRIST YIELDS HEAVENLY REWARDS – Vss. 10-12
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. [11] Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. [12] Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
Why don’t we want to live by these beatitudes? It might be because we want the wrong rewards.