Hi! Hope you enjoyed the Super Bowl - and at least some of the ads - wherever you were. Here's part two of a slightly different look at the Beautitudes!
"Blessed are those..."
Matthew 5
"Blessed are the pure in heart." ~ "Blessed are the katharos of kardia." If you are free from sin and guilt in your soul and mind, you shall behold the only and true God.
"Blessed are the peacemakers." ~ "Blessed are the eirenopoios." If you love and desire peace, you will be called a child of the only and true God.
"Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness." ~ "Blessed are those who are dioko for dikaiosyne." If you have been mistreated, harassed or troubled for living a life of integrity and virtue, approved by God, then yours is the kingdom of heaven.
"Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and say evil against you because of Me." ~ Blessed are you when you are oneidizo, dioko, or pas poneros." If you have been undeservedly reviled, harassed, or subjected to every kind of peril to your faith, then rejoice exceedingly! Exult! For many, much and large are the rewards God will bestow upon your endeavors.
God's standard is high, no doubt about that. But His promises are extravagant. If we strive to live our lives according to what He expects of us, it will be well worth it; now and for eternity!
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