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Blessed Are the Peacemakers: Understanding the Word
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” What does Jesus mean when He says “peace”?
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Blessed Are the Pure in Heart: A Lifelong Process
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” The Bible tells us that “when He appears, we will be like Him, because we will see Him just as He is,” and this motivates us to purify ourselves even as He is pure. It is a lifelong process.
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Blessed Are the Pure in Heart (Matthew 5:8)
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God” (Matthew 5:8).
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Mercy: Received and Shared (Matthew 5:7)
Jesus said that, when we are merciful, we will be shown mercy. It is a sign that we have already experienced the mercy of God. Having received His mercy, we can show mercy to others. As such, we will enjoy the fullness of His mercy at the end of our days, when we stand before His throne.
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Satisfied With Righteousness: Investing in Eternity (Matthew 5:6; Philippians 3:7-11)
When heaven becomes more important to us than earthly life, we see everything from a new perspective. Eternity shows us that some things are not so important in the long run.