The Beatitudes -- Eight Keys to Happy Living
The Beatitudes -- the eight sayings of Jesus found in Matthew 5:3-10 -- lay the foundation for His Sermon on the Mount that follows. You will be blessed and happy, Jesus tells his disciples, when you live according to the principles he lays out in his eight main points, the eight Beatitudes (see below). Jesus explains each of these points in the Sermon on the Mount that follows, but many people don't realize it because He does it in reverse order. See The Key to Understanding the Sermon on the Mount for more on this.
For now, understand that Jesus tells us that we will be blessed -- literally meaning happy -- when we live the lifestyle he lays out for us. Click on the titles below to find out more about each one:
For now, understand that Jesus tells us that we will be blessed -- literally meaning happy -- when we live the lifestyle he lays out for us. Click on the titles below to find out more about each one:
Blessed Are the Persecuted -- "Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." (Matt. 5:10)
Blessed Are the Peacemakers -- "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." (Matt. 5:9)
Blessed Are the Pure in Heart -- "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God." (Matt. 5:8)
Blessed Are the Merciful -- "Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy." (Matt. 5:7)
Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness -- "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness for they will be filled." (Matt. 5:6)
Blessed Are the Meek -- "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth." (Matt. 5:5)
Blessed Are Those Who Mourn -- "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." (Matt. 5:4)
Blessed Are The Poor in Spirit -- “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." (Matt. 5:3)
Please read the articles on this site one at a time, with an open Bible, open heart, and open mind. Then pray and take action as the Lord leads. And if you wouldn't mind leaving your thoughts, questions, and testimonies on the Comments page it would be much appreciated. By doing so you can be a blessing to others and help me make this site better. Thanks and God bless!
Pastor Randy
Blessed Are the Peacemakers -- "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." (Matt. 5:9)
Blessed Are the Pure in Heart -- "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God." (Matt. 5:8)
Blessed Are the Merciful -- "Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy." (Matt. 5:7)
Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness -- "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness for they will be filled." (Matt. 5:6)
Blessed Are the Meek -- "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth." (Matt. 5:5)
Blessed Are Those Who Mourn -- "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." (Matt. 5:4)
Blessed Are The Poor in Spirit -- “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." (Matt. 5:3)
Please read the articles on this site one at a time, with an open Bible, open heart, and open mind. Then pray and take action as the Lord leads. And if you wouldn't mind leaving your thoughts, questions, and testimonies on the Comments page it would be much appreciated. By doing so you can be a blessing to others and help me make this site better. Thanks and God bless!
Pastor Randy