#beatitudes

01/30/2026

Haveatitudes.

Just as those who are materially poor have little monetarily, and are totally dependent on God to fulfill every need of theirs, people who are poor in spirit stand before God, wholly dependent upon Him to fulfill their spiritual longings. This is a radical concept that contradicts the world's emphasis on self-reliance and self-sufficiency. 

They know their righteousness is like filthy rags, and yet God has given them His abundant grace . In truth, we are all spiritually bankrupt. We need to know that we are nothing without Jesus, just wretched, but for His grace.

And for everyone who recognizes their great need of a Saviour, and who long for redemption, Jesus declares God’s overwhelming provision of His grace, His strength, His Spirit and above all eternal life.

"Blessed are the Poor in Spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.' - Matthew 5:3

““God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted. God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth. God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied. God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy. God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God. God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God. God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. “God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers. Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted in the same way.”—‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭3‬-‭12‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted.

Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled.

Blessed are the merciful, For they shall obtain mercy.

Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God.

Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake.

Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭3‬-‭12‬ ‭NKJV‬‬