Matthew 5:3–12 5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
Beatitude, any of the blessings said by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount as told in the biblical New Testament in Matthew 5:3–12 and in the Sermon on the Plain in Luke 6:20–23.
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The Beatitudes (/biˈætɪtjudz/) are sayings of Jesus, and in particular eight blessings recounted by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount in the Gospel of Matthew, and four in the Sermon on the Plain in the Gospel of Luke, followed by four woes which mirror the blessings.
From a Christian perspective, the Beatitudes teach that people are blessed even in hard times because they will receive eternity in heaven. Also, we are blessed for having honorable qualities such as being meek, righteous, merciful, pure, and peacemakers.
Matthew 5:3–12
5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
The “poor in spirit” are prosperous; “those who mourn” are fortunate; so are “the gentle”; and “those who hunger and thirst for righteousness”; and “the merciful”; and “the pure in heart”; and “the peacemakers”; and “those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness”; finally, says Jesus, fortunate are “you ...
These abilities, often termed "charismatic gifts", are the word of knowledge, increased faith, the gifts of healing, the gift of miracles, prophecy, the discernment of spirits, kinds of tongues, interpretation of tongues.
In summary, the inner happiness spoken of in the Beatitudes is God's gift of blessing granted to those who choose to be disciples. This blessing is a result of the realization of a person's spiritual poverty (5:3) and an acknowledgment of one's total dependence on God (5:5).
God's constant presence with us through the person and power of the Holy Spirit. The endurance granted to those who go through trials with faith. The wonderful new identity given unconditionally to us as a result.
“Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.” God longs for man to have someone to share his life with. He wants him to be able to provide for his home and family, and to have good health.
The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit are an enumeration of seven spiritual gifts first found in the book of Isaiah, and much commented upon by patristic authors. They are: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord.
There are actually eight Beatitudes given by Jesus, but it looks like nine. Each beatitude begins with the word 'Blessed' meaning happiness. This word 'blessed' does occure nine times, but the last two (verses 10-11) really are one. The the original Greek in verse 11 reveals the slight variance.
In the Gospel of Matthew 5:3-10, Jesus proclaims nine Beatitudes: “Blessed are the poor in spirit”, “Blessed are those who mourn”, “Blessed are the meek”, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness”, “Blessed are the merciful”, “Blessed are the pure in heart”, “Blessed are the peacemakers”, “Blessed are ...
Are there 8, 9, or 10 Beatitudes? While some have debated as to the exact number of Beatitudes, most scholars agree that the number is 8. (Verses 10-12) of Mathew appear to all be referring to the same group of people, those who are persecuted.
The Commandments come with the threat of punishment for any human being that does not submit to their edict. The Beatitudes come with the potential for reward for any human being willing to give enough focus to come to some understanding of what they have to say.
These Beatitudes are taught by Jesus as the foundations for a life of authentic Christian discipleship and the attainment of ultimate happiness. They give spirit to the Law of the Ten Commandments and bring perfection to moral life. That spirit is ultimately the spirit of love.
Its Focus on Spiritual Growth
The most important beatitude in the Bible is “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” This beatitude emphasizes the importance of spiritual growth, and it is the cornerstone of the Christian faith.
The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit are wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord. While some Christans accept these as a definitive list of specific attributes, others understand them merely as examples of the Holy Spirit's work through the faithful.
So, instead of abandoning us or retaliating against us, he offers us a gift, the best gift that has ever been given: his Son, crucified and raised to life again. And he promises he will reign over us in an eternal kingdom that is far better than any of us could ever ask for or imagine.
Principles: As we seek to develop Christlike character, our actions will reflect Christian virtues, such as humility, faith, charity, courage, self-government, virtue, industry, and wisdom.
Through His actions, and specifically miracles, Jesus taught important lessons about faith, kindness, and God's ability to make great things from our most humble offerings.
These aspects are: beliefs, myths and other stories, sacred texts and other religious writings (such as formal creeds), rituals, symbols, social structures, ethical principles and oral or written codes of behaviour, and religious experience and spirituality.