Being Different – Scripture Matthew 5:3-6
Jesus made promises in "The Beatitudes." He was
describing how to be different, how to be His servant in this hostile and
wicked world we live in. He offers special rewards for these character traits
and the special rewards for each are:
1. Those who are genuinely humble before God, who turn to Him
in absolute dependence, will be assured of a place in His kingdom.
2. Those who show compassion on behalf of the needy, the
hurting, will receive (in return) much comfort in their own lives.
3. Those who are gentle—strong within yet controlled without,
who bring a soothing graciousness into irritating situations, will win out.
4. Those who have a passionate appetite for righteousness,
both heavenly and earthly, will receive from the Lord an unusual measure of
personal contentment and satisfaction.
After considering
these questions it would be wise for each of us to ask ourselves the following
questions:
1. Am I really different?
2. Do I take all this seriously and am I willing to change?
3. Do I believe that serving others is one of the most Christ
like attitudes I can have?
What significant
difference will the ideas expressed in the Beatitudes have on my life? In
conclusion the question is not what do we want to be when we grow up but rather
what are you becoming, now that you’re grown?
Please remember to pray for our country and all on our prayer list.
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