The Attitude of the Beatitudes

Will you be, in order to receive, the true rewards of heaven?

In the world today we can have an attitude that we allow the world to direct, or we can become that which God directs us to be so that we can honor Him in our attitudes and actions. You can easily find an inspiring post or video that ultimately calls you to “Just be” but if you look beyond the sounds and haptics, visual marketing and psychological call for your attention, you will notice how you are the source of being instead of God. Although we are studying Matthew 5:1-12 I will share Psalm 16:11 to give you time to find chapter five.

Psalm 16:11 NASB95

You will make known to me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forever.

The term “Blessed are” is mentioned 9 times within this passage who are speaking of those who are or have been,

poor in spirit

mourn

gentle/meek

(when) insulted and persecuted falsely say all kinds of evil against you

(have been) persecuted for the sake of righteousness

those who hunger and thirst for righteousness

pure in heart

peacemakers

merciful