We are basically looking at the beatitudes to see the prescribed attitudes-Matthew 5:1-12. My Lord JESUS CHRIST called those who lived out these attitudes, blessed because God has something special in store for them. Each beatitude is basically a direct contradiction of society’s typical way of Life. Compare these godly attitudes with the values beamed at us from television, social media, magazine, traditions, culture, human philosophies, Laws, regulations, etc. What differences do we see?. Which set of values are most strongly influencing us in every aspect of our lives? In Matthew 5:12, Jesus made it clear that a serious effort to develop these godly attitudes is bound to create opposition. The good news is that each beatitude tells how to be blessed. The best example of each beatitude is found in Jesus himself. It is important to note that these beatitudes are not multiple choice-pick what you like and leave the rest. They must be taken as a whole as they describe what we should be like as Christ’s disciples. If our goal is to become like our Savior and Lord JESUS CHRIST, the beatitudes will challenge the way we live each day.
