Beatitudes Part 2

Beatitudes part 2
Matthew 5:7-12 Blessed = happy are
Vrs 7 Merciful - the feeling that is motivated by compassion

Matthew 18:21-35 Denarius = days wage 6 Thousand Denrii == a talent. 10 thousand = 60 million days wages
Result: If you are merciful others will be more likely to be merciful to you. God will also be merciful Psalm 18:25
Ap. We should be inspired by God’s mercy to be merciful to others.

Vrs 8 Pure in heart- purity-freedom from guilt and sin
The only way a person can be pure is giving there lives to Jesus.
Psalm 24:4 not worship another and not given allegiance to another.
2 Tim 2:14-22 As a believer we need to strive for purity
Result: See God Salvation=eternal life
Christian living see God work
Vrs 9 The peacemakers - hard work to keep the peace between people - desire to help people cooperate. Sometime a thankless office

Result: "called sons of God" Other people will see you as Jesus’ followers.
Vrs 10 Persecuted - your commitment to God provokes others to persecute. Be happy you are doing something right
2 Tim 3:12 "Yes, all who live Godly lives will suffer persecution"

Some go to great lengths to avoid persecution Gal 6:11-12
Result: Kingdom of heaven. Something spiritual happens. Stephen and other martyrs God gives you extra strength
Vrs 11-12 Eternal reward and you are in great company