the state, character, behavior & treatment of the one

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The State, Character, Behavior & Treatment of The One

The State, Character, Behavior & Treatment of The One

Whose Life Is Ruled By

God

Whose Life Is Ruled By

God

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The CHARACTER and The CHARACTER and BLESSEDNESS of the BLESSEDNESS of the citizens of the kingdom - citizens of the kingdom - (Mt 5:3-16)(Mt 5:3-16)

The RIGHTEOUSNESS The RIGHTEOUSNESS expected of its citizens expected of its citizens - (Mt 5:17-7:12)- (Mt 5:17-7:12)

Our need to respond to Our need to respond to the DEMANDS of the the DEMANDS of the King in every respect - King in every respect - (Mt 7:13-27)(Mt 7:13-27)

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The Beatitudes are a collection The Beatitudes are a collection of eight characteristics (of eight characteristics (qualities qualities of lifeof life) that separate children of ) that separate children of God from the rest of the world God from the rest of the world (Matt 5:3–12)(Matt 5:3–12)

These eight beatitudes describe These eight beatitudes describe the blessed state of those who the blessed state of those who humbly submit themselves to humbly submit themselves to the will of God. the will of God.

These are not eight different These are not eight different groups of people (poor, groups of people (poor, mourners, meek, etc.), but every mourners, meek, etc.), but every Christian is meant to manifest Christian is meant to manifest every one of these every one of these characteristics.characteristics.

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The Character & Blessedness of The Child of God

The Character & Blessedness of The Child of GodMatthew 5:1-12 (NKJV)

1 1 And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His mountain, and when He was seated His

disciples came to Him. disciples came to Him. 2 2 Then He opened His Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: mouth and taught them, saying: 33 "Blessed "Blessed

are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heavenkingdom of heaven. . 44 Blessed are those who Blessed are those who

mourn, For they shall be comfortedmourn, For they shall be comforted. . 55 Blessed Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth.are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth. 6 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for

righteousness, For they shall be filledrighteousness, For they shall be filled..

Matthew 5:1-12 (NKJV) 1 1 And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a

mountain, and when He was seated His mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. disciples came to Him. 2 2 Then He opened His Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: mouth and taught them, saying: 33 "Blessed "Blessed

are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heavenkingdom of heaven. . 44 Blessed are those who Blessed are those who

mourn, For they shall be comfortedmourn, For they shall be comforted. . 55 Blessed Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth.are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth. 6 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for

righteousness, For they shall be filledrighteousness, For they shall be filled..

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The Character & Blessedness of The Child of God

The Character & Blessedness of The Child of GodMatthew 5:1-12 (NKJV)

77 Blessed are the merciful, For they shall obtain Blessed are the merciful, For they shall obtain mercymercy. . 88 Blessed are the pure in heart, For they Blessed are the pure in heart, For they

shall see Godshall see God. . 99 Blessed are the peacemakers, For Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of Godthey shall be called sons of God. . 1010 Blessed are Blessed are

those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heavenFor theirs is the kingdom of heaven. . 1111 " "Blessed are Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sakeall kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. . 1212 Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your

reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before youprophets who were before you..

Matthew 5:1-12 (NKJV) 77 Blessed are the merciful, For they shall obtain Blessed are the merciful, For they shall obtain mercymercy. . 88 Blessed are the pure in heart, For they Blessed are the pure in heart, For they

shall see Godshall see God. . 99 Blessed are the peacemakers, For Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of Godthey shall be called sons of God. . 1010 Blessed are Blessed are

those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heavenFor theirs is the kingdom of heaven. . 1111 " "Blessed are Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sakeall kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. . 1212 Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your

reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before youprophets who were before you..

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The Term “Blessed”The Term “Blessed”Used Nine Times In Nine Verses .

. .Literally "How Very Happy."

μακα� ριος, makarios was originally & commonly associated with the happiness produced by material wealth & prosperity -

But the Lord and NT writers assigned to it a far greater meaning - happiness & joy associated with spiritual wealth which comes ONLY through a right relationship with God.

Used Nine Times In Nine Verses . . .Literally "How Very Happy."

μακα� ριος, makarios was originally & commonly associated with the happiness produced by material wealth & prosperity -

But the Lord and NT writers assigned to it a far greater meaning - happiness & joy associated with spiritual wealth which comes ONLY through a right relationship with God.

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“Blessed means more thanhappiness. It implies the fortunate or enviable state of those who are in Go

d ’s Kingdom. The Beatitudes don’t promise laughter, pleasure, or earthly

prosperity. Being ‘blessed’ by God means the experience of hope and

joy, independent of outward circumstances. To find hope and joy, the deepest form of happiness, follow

Jesus no matter what the cost.” (Life Application Study Bible, comments on

Matt 5:3)

“Blessed means more thanhappiness. It implies the fortunate or enviable state of those who are in Go

d ’s Kingdom. The Beatitudes don’t promise laughter, pleasure, or earthly

prosperity. Being ‘blessed’ by God means the experience of hope and

joy, independent of outward circumstances. To find hope and joy, the deepest form of happiness, follow

Jesus no matter what the cost.” (Life Application Study Bible, comments on

Matt 5:3)

The Term “Blessed”The Term “Blessed”

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Blessed are the poor in spirit,


Psalm 34:18The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, And

saves such as have a contrite spirit.

Psalm 34:18The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, And

saves such as have a contrite spirit.

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Isaiah 57:15For thus says the High and Lofty

One Who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: "I dwell in the high and holy place, With him who has a contrite and humble spirit, To revive the spirit of the humble, And to revive the heart of the

contrite ones.

Isaiah 57:15For thus says the High and Lofty

One Who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: "I dwell in the high and holy place, With him who has a contrite and humble spirit, To revive the spirit of the humble, And to revive the heart of the

contrite ones.

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Blessed are the poor in spirit, Isaiah 66:2 (NKJV)

For all those things My hand has made, And all those things exist," Says the LORD. "But on this one will I look: On him who is poor and of a contrite spirit, And who trembles at My word.

Isaiah 66:2 (NKJV) For all those things My hand

has made, And all those things exist," Says the LORD. "But on this one will I look: On him who is poor and of a contrite spirit, And who trembles at My word.

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Complete absence of pride and Complete absence of pride and self reliance (Jer 10:23; 1 Cor self reliance (Jer 10:23; 1 Cor 3:18).3:18).

The opposite of "poor in spirit" The opposite of "poor in spirit" would be "proud of heart,would be "proud of heart,”” - - Luke 18:9-14Luke 18:9-14

It is consciousness of the fact It is consciousness of the fact that we are nothing before God that we are nothing before God (Ps 8:3–4).(Ps 8:3–4).

Convicted of one's spiritual Convicted of one's spiritual destitution without God – Ps destitution without God – Ps 51:16,1751:16,17



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Individuals who, by choice, render

themselves subservient to the will of God,

partake of the blessings & benefits of being a

citizen in the kingdom of heaven.

Individuals who, by choice, render

themselves subservient to the will of God,

partake of the blessings & benefits of being a

citizen in the kingdom of heaven.



“For theirs is the kingdom of heaven”“For theirs is the kingdom of heaven”

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“For theirs is the kingdom of heaven”“For theirs is the kingdom of heaven”Matthew 8:11 (NKJV)And I say to you that

many will come from east and west, and sit down

with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of

heaven.

Matthew 8:11 (NKJV)And I say to you that

many will come from east and west, and sit down

with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of

heaven.

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“For theirs is the kingdom of heaven”“For theirs is the kingdom of heaven”

James 2:5 (NKJV) Listen, my beloved brethren: Has God not chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith

and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those

who love Him?

James 2:5 (NKJV) Listen, my beloved brethren: Has God not chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith

and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those

who love Him?

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Blessed are those who Blessed are those who mourn,mourn,


In a specific sense: over one’s sinfulness - (Psalm 51:3,4; Luke 15:11-24)

The “godly sorrow” of which produces repentance and leads to salvation, - (2 Cor. 7:10)

In a specific sense: over one’s sinfulness - (Psalm 51:3,4; Luke 15:11-24)

The “godly sorrow” of which produces repentance and leads to salvation, - (2 Cor. 7:10)

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“For they Shall be comforted”“For they Shall be comforted”Will have the burden of sin Will have the burden of sin

lifted – Matthew 11:28-30lifted – Matthew 11:28-30Comforted by God in this Comforted by God in this

life even in the midst of life even in the midst of trials through our faith & trials through our faith & hope - 2 Corinthians 1:3-7; hope - 2 Corinthians 1:3-7; Romans 8:23-39Romans 8:23-39

Eternal life - Revelation Eternal life - Revelation 21:421:4

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““Blessed are the meekBlessed are the meek””““Blessed are the meekBlessed are the meek””Not weakness, cowardice, or Not weakness, cowardice, or

timidity timidity

Toward God:Toward God: ““It is that temper of It is that temper of spirit in which we accept His dealings spirit in which we accept His dealings with us as good, and therefore without with us as good, and therefore without disputing or resisting; . . . it is only the disputing or resisting; . . . it is only the humble heart which is also the meek, humble heart which is also the meek, and which, as such, does not fight and which, as such, does not fight against God and more or less struggle against God and more or less struggle and contend with Him.and contend with Him.”” ((VineVine’’s Expository s Expository Dictionary of NT WordDictionary of NT Word’’s)s)

Numbers 12:3Numbers 12:3

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““Blessed are the meekBlessed are the meek””““Blessed are the meekBlessed are the meek””

Power under control - Power under control - Inward Inward power and strength of mind to power and strength of mind to remain under control and remain under control and respond properly to respond properly to instruction, rebuke and instruction, rebuke and adversity. adversity.

““The meek are those who The meek are those who have enough strength of have enough strength of character to be soft in spirit, character to be soft in spirit, to retain their poise in the to retain their poise in the face of provocation.face of provocation.””

Numbers 12:3Numbers 12:3

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PrautesPrautes, according to Aristotle, is the middle , according to Aristotle, is the middle standing between two extremes, getting standing between two extremes, getting angry without reason, and not getting angry angry without reason, and not getting angry at all. Therefore, at all. Therefore, prautesprautes is getting angry at is getting angry at the right time, in the right measure, and for the right time, in the right measure, and for the right reason. . . .the right reason. . . .

[I]t is a condition of mind and [I]t is a condition of mind and heart which demonstrates heart which demonstrates

gentleness, not in weakness, gentleness, not in weakness, but in power. It is a balance but in power. It is a balance

born in strength of character. born in strength of character. (p. 1209-1210)(p. 1209-1210)

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“For they Shall inherit the earth”“For they Shall inherit the earth”Quite different from the worldQuite different from the world’’s s

view!view!

Those who seek God FIRST will Those who seek God FIRST will have material necessities - have material necessities - ((Matthew 6:33Matthew 6:33))

Instead of the world Instead of the world possessing us – we possess possessing us – we possess the world as good stewards - the world as good stewards - (Mark 10:29,30; Matthew (Mark 10:29,30; Matthew 25:14-30; 1 Cor 3:21-23)25:14-30; 1 Cor 3:21-23)

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“For they Shall inherit the earth”“For they Shall inherit the earth”A Hebraism for GodA Hebraism for God’’s blessings s blessings

(Gen 15:7,8; Ps 37:20),(Gen 15:7,8; Ps 37:20),Not that the meek will be Not that the meek will be

materially wealthy, but that materially wealthy, but that they shall be received into his they shall be received into his kingdom, partake of its kingdom, partake of its blessings here, and of the blessings here, and of the glories of the heavenly Canaan glories of the heavenly Canaan hereafter. - (hereafter. - (John 18:36; Eph John 18:36; Eph 1:3; Jam. 2:5; 1 Pet. 1:41:3; Jam. 2:5; 1 Pet. 1:4))

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““Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousnessrighteousness””


A hunger & thirst due to A hunger & thirst due to oneone’’s realization of their s realization of their spiritual poverty - Psalm spiritual poverty - Psalm 51:1751:17

Depicts one with an Depicts one with an intense craving for being intense craving for being right with God - a strong right with God - a strong desire to know Goddesire to know God’’s will s will and do that which is right and do that which is right in His sight - Psalm 1:2; in His sight - Psalm 1:2; 42:1,2; 63:1,2; 119:97-42:1,2; 63:1,2; 119:97-104; 1 Pet 2:2 104; 1 Pet 2:2

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Study GodStudy God’’s word - Acts s word - Acts 17:1117:11

Assemble for Bible study Assemble for Bible study & worship - Ps 122:1; Heb & worship - Ps 122:1; Heb 10:24,2510:24,25

Serve God by doing Serve God by doing everything He wants, and everything He wants, and doing everything His way doing everything His way - Col 1:9,10; 3:17- Col 1:9,10; 3:17

Manifested in our desire to:Manifested in our desire to:

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Show me a man who is Show me a man who is ““hungering hungering and thirsting after righteousnessand thirsting after righteousness”” and I will show you a man who and I will show you a man who doesndoesn’’t need to be begged to t need to be begged to worship God (Ps 122:1).worship God (Ps 122:1).

You will not need to nag this You will not need to nag this person to study, teach or give as person to study, teach or give as they have been prospered. they have been prospered.

There is a real difference There is a real difference between casually seeking heaven between casually seeking heaven and making it your lifeand making it your life’’s work. s work.

What Do You Hunger & Thirst What Do You Hunger & Thirst For?:For?:

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“For they Shall be filled”“For they Shall be filled”We have been invited to We have been invited to ““comecome”” and eat freely and be and eat freely and be filled - Isaiah 55:1-13, 65:13, filled - Isaiah 55:1-13, 65:13, John 4:14, 6:35, 7:37,38, John 4:14, 6:35, 7:37,38, Psalms 17:15Psalms 17:15

Our ardent desire will be filled Our ardent desire will be filled through and in Christ by faith through and in Christ by faith - Rom. 5:1; Rom 6:3-6; Gal. - Rom. 5:1; Rom 6:3-6; Gal. 3:26,27; Eph. 1:3-13; 2 Pet 3:26,27; Eph. 1:3-13; 2 Pet 1:3-111:3-11



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““Blessed are the mercifulBlessed are the merciful””““Blessed are the mercifulBlessed are the merciful””

Mercy is Mercy is ““the moral quality of feeling the moral quality of feeling compassion and especially of showing compassion and especially of showing kindness toward someone in need. kindness toward someone in need. This can refer to a human kindness This can refer to a human kindness and to Godand to God’’s kindness to humankinds kindness to humankind”” (Goodrick, Kohlenberger and Swanson, (Goodrick, Kohlenberger and Swanson, Greek to English Dictionary). Greek to English Dictionary).

No action, no mercy - (No action, no mercy - (the the ““Good Good SamaritanSamaritan”” Luke 10:27-37); Luke 10:27-37); cf. Col cf. Col 3:12; James 3:173:12; James 3:17

Possessing a forgiving spirit toward Possessing a forgiving spirit toward those who sin against them those who sin against them (HENDRICKSEN) - Mat. 18:21-25; Luke (HENDRICKSEN) - Mat. 18:21-25; Luke 6:35; 23:24; Acts 7:606:35; 23:24; Acts 7:60

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““Blessed are the mercifulBlessed are the merciful””““Blessed are the mercifulBlessed are the merciful””

“For they Shall obtain Mercy”“For they Shall obtain Mercy”Those who realize their spiritual Those who realize their spiritual

position before a Holy God, who position before a Holy God, who mourn due to their sin, those who mourn due to their sin, those who accept Godaccept God’’s judgments, and s judgments, and hunger and seek for righteousness hunger and seek for righteousness will recognize their need for mercy will recognize their need for mercy from God - Rom. 5:1; Rom 6:3-6; from God - Rom. 5:1; Rom 6:3-6; Gal. 3:26,27; Eph. 1:3-13; 2 Pet Gal. 3:26,27; Eph. 1:3-13; 2 Pet 1:3-111:3-11

If we are not merciful to others - If we are not merciful to others - we will not obtain mercy from God we will not obtain mercy from God - Matthew 6:14,15; 7:2; 18:21-35; - Matthew 6:14,15; 7:2; 18:21-35; James 2:13James 2:13

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““Blessed are the pure in heartBlessed are the pure in heart””““Blessed are the pure in heartBlessed are the pure in heart””Purity refers to more than just Purity refers to more than just

the removal of sin and the removal of sin and impurities of the heart - it impurities of the heart - it includes the idea of singleness includes the idea of singleness of devotion - (James 4:8; Mat of devotion - (James 4:8; Mat 6:24)6:24)

The heart represents much The heart represents much more than emotion, feelings. It more than emotion, feelings. It also includes the thinking also includes the thinking process and particularly the process and particularly the will... The heart is the control will... The heart is the control center of the mind and will as center of the mind and will as well as emotion.well as emotion.

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““Blessed are the pure in heartBlessed are the pure in heart””““Blessed are the pure in heartBlessed are the pure in heart””

The Pharisees were The Pharisees were clean on the clean on the outside, but outside, but

inwardly were full inwardly were full of hypocrisy and of hypocrisy and

lawlessness - lawlessness - (Matt 23:23–28)(Matt 23:23–28)

In Contrast To Purity of Heart In Contrast To Purity of Heart

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Pure in heart is not a ritual cleanliness, (23:25-28), but cleanliness at the

center of our being. Heart here stands for the inner man, and since it is from here that evil proceeds, it

is here that cleanliness must start. (Luke 6:45)

Pure in heart is not a ritual cleanliness, (23:25-28), but cleanliness at the

center of our being. Heart here stands for the inner man, and since it is from here that evil proceeds, it

is here that cleanliness must start. (Luke 6:45)

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“For they shall see God““For they shall see God“We see God now through the eye We see God now through the eye

of faith—like Moses who of faith—like Moses who ““endured endured as seeing Him who is invisibleas seeing Him who is invisible”” (Heb (Heb 11:27; cf. 3 John 11). 11:27; cf. 3 John 11).

We see God now in the sense of We see God now in the sense of being reconciled to Him in Christ, being reconciled to Him in Christ, i.e., those who keep His i.e., those who keep His commandments are in a commandments are in a relationship with Him - (1 John 3:6)relationship with Him - (1 John 3:6)

In the final sense, we will see God In the final sense, we will see God in heaven (Ps 17:15; Rev 22:3–4; 1 in heaven (Ps 17:15; Rev 22:3–4; 1 John 3:2).John 3:2).

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““Blessed are the peacemakersBlessed are the peacemakers””““Blessed are the peacemakersBlessed are the peacemakers””

“The peacemaker here is not the compromiser of

disagreements and the settlers of disputes. It is a

passage on reconciliation to God and involves the doctrine

of peace with God, and the peacemaker is the peace preacher, the disciple who

would show the people of the world how to find peace with

God.(Wallace, The S ermon on the Mount and the Civil S tate, 21)

“The peacemaker here is not the compromiser of

disagreements and the settlers of disputes. It is a

passage on reconciliation to God and involves the doctrine

of peace with God, and the peacemaker is the peace preacher, the disciple who

would show the people of the world how to find peace with

God.(Wallace, The S ermon on the Mount and the Civil S tate, 21)

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Those who make peace with God – Ep. 2:13ff.

Those who encourage others to make peace with God – Ep. 2:17; 6:15

Those who strive to be at peace with all men – Ro 12:18-21

Those who make peace with God – Ep. 2:13ff.

Those who encourage others to make peace with God – Ep. 2:17; 6:15

Those who strive to be at peace with all men – Ro 12:18-21

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Not through compromise – but through conformity to the gospel of peace – (Luke 12:51–53; Acts 5:29)

Churches and Christians can be divided because of ungodly attitudes, ungodly behavior, and ungodly doctrine – those guilty of these ungodly deeds demonstrate they are not children of God! (John 17:20,21; 1 Cor. 1:10-13)

Not through compromise – but through conformity to the gospel of peace – (Luke 12:51–53; Acts 5:29)

Churches and Christians can be divided because of ungodly attitudes, ungodly behavior, and ungodly doctrine – those guilty of these ungodly deeds demonstrate they are not children of God! (John 17:20,21; 1 Cor. 1:10-13)

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We are the “sons of God” because we reflect the character of our Father. -

The phrase “sons of God” includes both men and women, because with sonship comes the rights of inheritance (cf. Gal 3:26).

We are the “sons of God” because we reflect the character of our Father. -

The phrase “sons of God” includes both men and women, because with sonship comes the rights of inheritance (cf. Gal 3:26).

“For they shall be called the sons of God“

“For they shall be called the sons of God“

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““Blessed are the persecutedBlessed are the persecuted””““Blessed are the persecutedBlessed are the persecuted””

This persecution is because of This persecution is because of righteous living, not because of righteous living, not because of our sins or some character defect our sins or some character defect (1 Pet 3:14; 4:14–15).(1 Pet 3:14; 4:14–15).

As we endure persecution we are As we endure persecution we are related in spirit to the prophets related in spirit to the prophets who were persecuted before us (2 who were persecuted before us (2 Chr 36:15–16; Matt 23:29–36; Chr 36:15–16; Matt 23:29–36; Acts 7:51–53; Jas 5:10).Acts 7:51–53; Jas 5:10).

Those who have the favor of the Those who have the favor of the all the worldly are not living right all the worldly are not living right - (2 Tim 3:12)- (2 Tim 3:12)

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““Blessed are the persecutedBlessed are the persecuted””““Blessed are the persecutedBlessed are the persecuted””

We have cause for rejoicing - we have a reward awaiting us in heaven if we endure - James 1:12; Rom 8:17

We have cause for rejoicing - we have a reward awaiting us in heaven if we endure - James 1:12; Rom 8:17

“For theirs is the kingdom of heaven““For theirs is the

kingdom of heaven“12Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so

they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

12Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so

they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

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The Humble, The Humble, Contrite, Contrite, Obedient, Obedient, Spiritually minded, Spiritually minded, Forgiving, Forgiving, Sincere, holy, Sincere, holy, Those who are Promoters of Those who are Promoters of

PeacePeaceThose who endure.Those who endure.

The Humble, The Humble, Contrite, Contrite, Obedient, Obedient, Spiritually minded, Spiritually minded, Forgiving, Forgiving, Sincere, holy, Sincere, holy, Those who are Promoters of Those who are Promoters of

PeacePeaceThose who endure.Those who endure.

True Joy and Happiness Can Only Be Experienced By

True Joy and Happiness Can Only Be Experienced By

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True Success is ONLY Achieved By The Godly!

Your Character and Behavior Determines Both Your Happiness &Reward -

Are you living the truly blessed life?

True Success is ONLY Achieved By The Godly!

Your Character and Behavior Determines Both Your Happiness &Reward -

Are you living the truly blessed life?

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Psalms 1:1-6 (NKJV) 1 Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the

seat of the scornful; 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night. 3 He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its

season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall

prosper.

Psalms 1:1-6 (NKJV) 1 Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the

seat of the scornful; 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night. 3 He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its

season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall

prosper.

Psalms 1:1-6 (NKJV) 4 4 The ungodly are not so, But are The ungodly are not so, But are

like the chaff which the wind like the chaff which the wind drives away. drives away. 5 5 Therefore the Therefore the

ungodly shall not stand in the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, Nor sinners in the judgment, Nor sinners in the

congregation of the righteous. congregation of the righteous. 6 6

For the LORD knows the way of For the LORD knows the way of the righteous, But the way of the the righteous, But the way of the

ungodly shall perish. ungodly shall perish.

Psalms 1:1-6 (NKJV) 4 4 The ungodly are not so, But are The ungodly are not so, But are

like the chaff which the wind like the chaff which the wind drives away. drives away. 5 5 Therefore the Therefore the

ungodly shall not stand in the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, Nor sinners in the judgment, Nor sinners in the

congregation of the righteous. congregation of the righteous. 6 6

For the LORD knows the way of For the LORD knows the way of the righteous, But the way of the the righteous, But the way of the

ungodly shall perish. ungodly shall perish.

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