July 14, 2024
Faith Hall
Philippians 2:5 Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, 7 but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, … New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
“Blessed are The Poor in Spirit”
Total Dependence vs. Total Independence
Revelation 3:17 You say, ‘I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked. New International Version
Luke 14:11 For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” English Standard Version
“Blessed are They that Mourn”
Deep Mourning vs. Carefree Irresponsibility
Romans3:23 …for all have sinned and fall short of the glory (favor and approval) of God, … New International Version
2 Corinthians 7:10 Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. New International Version
“Blessed are The Meek (Gentle)”
Self-Discipline vs. Recklessness
Matthew 11:29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. New King James Version
Colossians 3:12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy (separated) and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. New International Version
Colossians 3:13 Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
“Blessed are Those who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness”
Thirst for God vs. No Desire for God
Job 23:12 I have not departed from the commands of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my daily bread. New International Version
Psalm 34:8 Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him. New International Version
“Blessed are The Merciful”
Mercy vs. Selfishness
Micah 6:8 He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. New International Version
Galatians 6:10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. New International Version
“Blessed are The Pure in Heart”
Purity of Heart vs. Polluted Mind
Psalm 24:3 … Or who may stand in His holy place? 4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart, Who has not lifted up his soul to an idol, Nor sworn deceitfully. New King James Version
2 Timothy 2:22 Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. New International Version
“Blessed are The Peace Makers”
Peace vs. Disposable Relationships
Ephesians 4:3 Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace. New Living Translation
2 Corinthians 2:15 For we are a fragrance of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing: 16 to the one an aroma from death to death, to the other an aroma from life to life. New American Standard Bible
“Blessed are Those Who have been Persecuted for the sake of Righteousness”
Willing to Suffer vs. Avoiding Pain
John 15:19 If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you. New International Version
Romans 8:38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. New International Version