Sermon on the Mount, the Beattitudes

Matthew 5 The Beatitudes 1 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. 8Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. 10 Blessed 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. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Sanctification 1 C : Confront your own sinfulness, humbled Blessed are you when you confront your own sinfulness M5 1:3 Humility is not thinking less about yourself, it's just thinking about yourself less. C.S. Lewis Mourn over your own sinfulness M5 1:4 2 C: Conform your own mind Romans 12:2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will. M5 1: 5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 3 C: Convey that new life to others Begin to extend mercy, give mercy, and you will be given mercy. Act with a pure heart. M5:8Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. 2 Cor 5: 18 All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation 4 C: Contend rightly with those who persecute you M5:10 Blessed 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. Rejoice and be glad because great is your reward in heaven