Read Matthew 5:1-12
Now when he saw the crowds,
he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and
he began to teach them, saying:
3 “Blessed
are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed
are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
5 Blessed
are the meek,
for they will inherit the
earth.
6 Blessed
are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
7 Blessed
are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
8 Blessed
are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
9 Blessed
are the peacemakers,
for they will be called sons
of God.
10 Blessed
are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 “Blessed are you when people insult you,
persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12
Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the
same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Think
We read these at the
beginning of the year; have you become more 'poor in spirit', 'humble', have
you nurtured your thirst for righteousness since you last read this passage?
Pray
Lord - help me to thirst more
for your righteousness and grace.
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