The Attitude of Beatitude

Episode Notes:

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3

“Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matthew 5:4

“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land.” Matthew 5:5

“Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.”  Matthew 5:6

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

“Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God.” Matthew 5:8

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

“Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:10

“Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you [falsely] because of me.  Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven.  Thus they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”  Matthew 5:11-12