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Beatitudes - Matthew 5:1-12 (NLT) - Anastasiya Li

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Beatitudes - Matthew 5:1-12 (NLT) - Anastasiya Li

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"God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted."

Because we are all sinners we need to mourn over our sins and the sins of others. I have friends and family who are nonbelievers that I constantly pray about and times that I struggle with my own sins. This verse reminds me of God's grace and His presence in my life.

"God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth."

I think this is very important because men always strive to gain more. Millionares buy yachts, companies, basketball teams etc... and they are never satisfied; they just want something better. Most poor people look up to these more fortunate people and strive to be rich even if it means cheating their way to it. This verse shows me that if I stay humble and maintain my relationship with God, He will provide everything I need and more.

"God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs."

God knows that there will always be people that persecute His people. There are times that I struggle to be bold and stand up for what is right because I fear that people might judge me. This verse reminds me that I shouldn't worry about what other people think but I should worry about what God thinks. Am I glorifying Him through all of my actions or am I conforming to the world? Doing what is right is not always easy but God reminds us of the bigger picture, eternal life in Heaven.

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v.4 "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted"

- I think this is a very important verse for Christians or even non-believers should know. It's just a wonderful reminder that when we have struggles in our lives, we have God and other Christians around us that can help us in the bad situations in our lives. Personally, I know that I can find comfort in my fellow Christians. When there's a problem in my life I tend to be narrowminded about the situation and don't see God's grace in my life. Other Christian people point that out. They point out the blessings and sacrifces that Christ has made for us on the cross.

v.7 "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God."

- I think that this verse is also an encourager and reminder for Christians in their walk with God. I know that in my life, when I made God a main priority in my life, I saw things differently. I didn't necessarily SEE God, but I could see God in my surroundings. I saw God in my family, the creation, and I could see God intervening in people's lives.

v. 8 "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called Children of God"

- I think that when the verse says to be a "peacemaker" it doesn't necessarily mean the peace that you might think. When I read this verse I think it means to be a "peacemaker" by spreading the Word of God. For when you accept Jesus into your heart, you are overwhelmed with a flood of peace. In doing this God has saved us a place in heaven.

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Matthew 5:1-12 (Geneva Bible) | Erika Holt

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Matthew 5:1-12 (Geneva Bible) | Erika Holt

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"Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth." - Matthew 5:5

This verse is important to me because it reminds me to be humble in the things I do. I want to be able to tell the difference between being proud and being prideful right away when a situation comes up. I am proud of a couple of things, for example, when I won 2nd place in my 5th grade science fair or when I hit a home-run during a softball game.

"Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy." - Matthew 5:7

Matthew 5:7 is important to me because I want to be merciful. When I see someone gets mercy for something they should have been punished for, it angers me sometimes. In the moments I witness this, the thought of mercy does not cross my mind when it happens to my peers or adults. Mercy, however, does come to mind when I am in charge of a group of children. I do not like seeing them getting into trouble for something they did, even if they deserve it. It gives me a chance to give mercy to them and practice not becoming angry. It is also important because when I give mercy to someone, it reminds me that God has given me another chance because of His mercy.

"Rejoice and be glad, for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the Prophets which were before you." Matthew 5:12

In this verse, it tells me that I should be happy regardless of what others do and say to me because of what God promises me. This gives me great hope and encouragement to go tell others about God and what He's done for us. It also reminds me that anything that happens to me on this earth is not permanent and I will be rid of it in heaven, just as the prophets before me were.

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Beatitudes - Matthew 5:1-12 (Great Bible + Tyndale Version)  | Kailee Naito 

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Beatitudes - Matthew 5:1-12 (Great Bible + Tyndale Version)  | Kailee Naito 

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Matthew 5:4 ~ "Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall receive comfort."

This verse reminds me of one of my favorite Scriptures which is Psalms 145:19. It says,

"He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them." The fact that the Lord promises comfort in our various seasons of life is so comforting to me. Through the tough times in my life personally the Lord has given me an overwhelming feeling of relief and love. It seems that in the hardest trials we turn to Him for comfort and each time He is always there. Verse four is not only a promise that God has given me, but also a blessing that He has fulfilled in my life.

Promise given in verse: I am promised comfort in times of need, sadness, stress, etc.

Matthew 5:6 ~ "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled."

I recently started attending church again for the last three weeks. It is impossible to fathom words to describe how I felt when I walked into that service. During these past weeks I have been filling myself with spiritual food and have been trying my best to give up the things of this world to better seek Christ. Verse six talks about how if we search and want righteousness we will receive it. This statement is true in all ways and aspects. An example in my life is when I started really devoting my time to God. Once I sought after Him He moved me and my desire to grow strengthened. This led me to youth group and also new friends. Friends that build me up in Jesus not tear me down.

Promise given in verse: I am promised fulfillment in Christ if I seek after Him

Matthew 5:10 ~ "Blessed are ye, when men revile you, and persecute you, and shall falsely say all manner of evil sayings against you, for my sake."

In the past I've been treated differently because of my faith whether it was getting made fun of or having my religion used against me. In the present day I am trying my best to stand for what I know is right among friends and even family. This has been a very hard task for me and I don't think it would have been possible without the Lord giving me strength. You see I am a very self-conscious person to say the least. When people don't like something about me or comment something negative I feel the utmost urge to change that thing even if it is myself. But I know now that although I am among friends that I know do not know the Lord I need continue to stand up for what is right.

Promise given in verse: Although now it is hard, I am promised the kingdom of God in the future

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verse 6: "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled." As a follower of Christ, I should practice the righteousness that is shown throughout the Bible. I think that "being filled" is the fulfillment one receives when they have served Christ. I realize that this is all I need to be satisfied and I should not seek joy and happiness in worldly things that will eventually come to pass.

verse 7: "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy." Also in the book of Matthew Jesus gives instruction to forgive someone who has sinned against you seventy times seven times. This is more than reasonable since Christ has shown us both mercy and grace on the cross. I acknowledge the fact that I can be unforgiving so some. I can take this verse to heart and apply it to my life since Christ willingly gave His life in the place of my sins.

verse 10: "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom in heaven." I witness countless opportunities to stand for righteousness right outside of the classroom. A friend of mine has taken initiative and stood up for what is upright but I have yet to join her. Classmates as well as friends that I associate with constantly speak of topics that are far from virtue, let alone righteous. I sometimes find myself placing the importance of my image higher than what should really be at the top of my list: the Lord. I have not taken action against the crude topics that I hear in school because I do not want to be labelled as a "goody goody" as I have before. However, I should disregard any selfish reason for my image and chose to practice in righteousness. After all, what is the opinion of a group of fifteen-year-olds when compared to that of an almighty God?