Faith + Life

In the next few weeks I want to discuss a famous bit of the Bible with you.  Before we do that, I want you to read it for yourself in as many versions and revisions as you need to…

While you do that… Think about this list of sayings as they impact our relationships with God, self, and others.  The passage is Matthew 5:1-12.  Here it is from the NIV:

¹Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, ²and he began to teach them saying:
³“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
⁴Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
⁵Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
⁶Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
⁷Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
⁸Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
⁹Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called sons of God.
¹⁰Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

¹¹“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. ¹²Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

I’m looking forward to the conversation and to better relationships in my life and yours!

Blessings,

Michael

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