Tag Archives: Blessed

Inherit the earth

Inherit the earth
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5 To the secular ear, that sounds ridiculous. It is those that wield their power that will take possession over land and nations. Part of the deep impact of the beatitudes is the seeming paradox, or irony, in their fulfillment. Inheriting the earth can mean…
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Blessed are the meek

Blessed are the meek
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Who are the meek and what does it mean to inherit the earth? As noted before, it’s not the meek that are blessed, but rather those who are bless-ed are meek. Sadly, meekness is not a positive word in our culture. It conjures weakness and…
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Blessed are those who mourn

Blessed are those who mourn
Blessed are those who mourn ... This has been a confusing passage to some who are hurting. It almost sounds like mourning is a desired state, like blessed are the meek or the peacemakers. But as we’ve seen in the last few posts, we may be getting it backwards. Grief comes to us from many…
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Poor in Spirit

Poor in Spirit
Blessed are the poor in spirit … Poverty is a condition reflecting a lack or a need and those who are poor are usually acutely aware of this need. The Greek word ptochos is translated as poor in this passage. It literally means to crouch down or cower, as in begging. To be poor in spirit…
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