Why pronounce a blessing on the poor in spirit? Because if rich, we could be fooled into thinking we could bribe our way into blessings or even into heaven if we believe we have earned them by our good deeds. [Ephesians 2:8-10]
Why bless those who mourn? Because those emotionally strong may think they can take care of themselves and never reach out for the comfort of God or community. [2 Corinthians 1:2-5]
Why bless those who are meek? Because those physically strong may believe all they need is might to defend them self. When it is written, ‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord Almighty. [Zechariah 4:6]
Why bless those hungry and thirsty for righteousness? Because those who are self-righteous commend themselves to God and man – “Look at me!” Rather than, “Look at what God can do through me when I allow His grace to be sufficient and let His power be revealed as great through the weakness I allow to be exposed.” [2 Corinthians 12:9-10]
Why bless the merciful? Because those who are dogmatic, requiring everyone to act and think as they, before they will associate with them, is never what Jesus modeled. [Luke 5:29-32 & 19:10]
Why bless the pure in heart? Because being jaded and cynical, suspecting and expecting the worst of people, will never allow the free flow of God’s love. [1 Corinthians 13:1-2]
Why bless the peacemakers? Because the boorish try to take on the world’s problems with brute human strength rather than allowing God to be their avenger. [Romans 12:17-19]
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