The Beatitudes - a Counter-cultural way of
Blessed are the
Matthew 5:1 NKJV
1 And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him
2 Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying:
3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted.
5. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
Matthew 11:28-30 KJV
28 Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden , and I will give you rest .
29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
The angriest people are the most
Matthew 19:30 NKJV
30 But many who are first will be last, and the last first.
Psalm 25:9 NKJV
9 The humble He guides in justice, And the humble He teaches His way.
**Matthew 5:5 **TLB
5 The meek and lowly are fortunate! for the whole wide world belongs to them.
Matthew 5:5 MSG
5 “You’re blessed when you’re content with just who you are—no more, no less. That’s the moment you find yourselves proud owners of everything that can’t be bought.
Meekness is not
Meekness - Strength under
James 1:21 NKJV
21 Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.
First - You live your life with a
Second - You live your life with a
Third - You live a
Matthew 5:5 NKJV
5 Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth.
Reward - You live with an
Reward - You live with a
Proverbs 15:1 NKJV
1 A soft answer turns away wrath…
Reward - We live life with a
Meekness is the abiding place for my