The Beatitudes

"When your country and mine shall get together on the teachings laid down by Christ in this Sermon on the Mount, we shall have solved the problems not only of our countries but those of the whole world." - Gandhi


Those are big words... solving the world's problems and misunderstandings. Living in harmony. No more war. A world filled with hope, joy and peace. Gandhi understood the power of Jesus' sermon on the mountainside in Galilee which was talked about in Matthew 5-7. Crowds from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea and the region across Jordan gathered as Jesus sat up top of the mount surrounded by his disciples. Jesus began his sermon with eight Beatitudes.

1. The poor in spirit will receive their spirit/hope from heaven
2. Those who morn will be comforted
3. The meek will inherit the Earth
4. Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness will be fulfilled
5. The merciful will be shown mercy
6. Those who are pure in heart will see God
7. The peacemakers will be called sons of God
8. Those who are persecuted because of righteousness fill find theirs in the kingdom of heaven

And Jesus ends the topic of the beatitudes by saying, "11. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kind 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." He lets us know that living for him will not be easy, we will have to deal with doubters and prosecutors. He also promises us the glory of heaven. 

Over the next few days I hope to tackle breaking down the Sermon on the Mount peace by peace.

-All-i