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The Beatitudes (Matthew 5)

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Verse 3
“You’re blessed when you’re at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and his rule. 
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 
Verse 4
“You’re blessed when you feel you’ve lost what is most dear to you. Only then can you be embraced by the One most dear to you. 
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 
Verse 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. 
"Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 
Verse 6
“You’re blessed when you’ve worked up a good appetite for God. He’s food and drink in the best meal you’ll ever eat. 
"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 
Verse 7
“You’re blessed when you care. At the moment of being ‘care-full,’ you find yourselves cared for. 
"Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. 
Verse 8
“You’re blessed when you get your inside world—your mind and heart—put right. Then you can see God in the outside world. 
"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 
Verse 9
“You’re blessed when you can show people how to cooperate instead of compete or fight. That’s when you discover who you really are, and your place in God’s family. 
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. 
Verse 10
“You’re blessed when your commitment to God provokes persecution. The persecution drives you even deeper into God’s kingdom."
"Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
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