The Beatitudes
The Beatitudes: Matthew 5:3–10
| Jesus’ Values | Worldly values |
| BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO . . . | BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO ARE . . . |
| (v. 3) are poor in spirit | self-confident, proud, do not see their true state competent, refuse to admit their weaknesses self-reliant, those who know what others ought to do |
| (v. 4) mourn | pleasure-seeking, no need, no remorse for their condition hedonistic “the beautiful people” |
| (v. 5) are meek | Proud, argumentative, arrogant powerful important |
| (v. 6) hunger for righteousness | Satisfied, hunger for things worldly goods “well adjusted” practical |
| (v. 7) are merciful | self-righteous, Pharisaic, proud, judgmental cruel, unforgiving |
| (v. 8) are pure in heart | “wicked in heart sophisticated, no absolutes, broad-minded |
| (v. 9) are peacemakers | Competitive, combative aggressive |
| (v. 10) are persecuted because of righteousness | Adaptable, lukewarm, neither hot nor cold popular, ride the fence, serve two masters “don’t rock the boat” |
[1] 2513 καθαρός [katharos /kath·ar·os/] adj. Of uncertain affinity; TDNT 3:413; TDNTA 381; GK 2754; 28 occurrences; AV translates as “pure” 17 times, “clean” 10 times, and “clear” once. 1 clean, pure. 1a physically. 1a1 purified by fire. 1a2 in a similitude, like a vine cleansed by pruning and so fitted to bear fruit. 1b in a levitical sense. 1b1 clean, the use of which is not forbidden, imparts no uncleanness. 1c ethically. 1c1 free from corrupt desire, from sin and guilt. 1c2 free from every admixture of what is false, sincere genuine.
1c3 blameless, innocent. 1c4 unstained with the guilt of anything. Additional Information: For synonyms see entry 1506, eilikrines.See entry 5840 for comparison of synonyms. [2]
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The table is missing the last Beatitude. Blessed are ye when men shall revile you…..
For my sake (Christ’s). This makes a total of nine parts of happiness, which is the number for Divine Completeness