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Embracing the Beatitudes: Finding Hope in Mercy and Compassion

In a world filled with challenges and despair, the Beatitudes offer profound wisdom for those who seek solace. Matthew 5:7 reminds us that "Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy." This passage highlights the transformative power of compassion for the miserable. As we strive for purity in heart (Matthew 5:8) and work towards peace (Matthew 5:9), we align ourselves with God's will. Even in the face of persecution (Matthew 5:10-12), we are called to rejoice, for our sacrifices yield great rewards in heaven.

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Embracing the Beatitudes: Finding Hope in Mercy and Compassion

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  1. Good News in a Bad StatePart Two – The Beatitudes

  2. Compassion to those who are miserable

  3. Matthew 5:7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

  4. The Mercy Seat -propitiation

  5. The cleansed core opens the door.

  6. Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

  7. The reconcilers, by their nature, will show whose they are.

  8. Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

  9. Those who seek God’s will, find a home.

  10. Matthew 5:10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

  11. To those who pay the price for following Jesus, They will be richly rewarded.

  12. Matthew 5:11 "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me...

  13. Matthew 5:12 "Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

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