8 Ways To Live Out The Beatitudes In Our Daily Lives
Do you ever find yourself feeling like you are always in last place? You might feel like no matter how hard you try to succeed in life, you always seem to get the short end of the stick. Well, today, we will be covering 8 ways that we should live out The Beatitudes in our daily lives. We can learn from these lessons that we don’t have to succeed in the way that the world tells us to. These 8 ways help us win in the ways that matter to God. So if you find yourself feeling a little out of place, then Matthew chapter 5 will be the perfect place to learn from. So let’s go!
Be Humble In Spirit
Matthew 5:3 - “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Comfort Others In Mourning
Matthew 5:4 - “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”
Show Meekness
Matthew 5:5 - “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.”
Hunger For Righteousness
Matthew 5:6 - “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.”
Be Merciful
Matthew 5:7 - “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.”
Pursue Purity Of Heart
Matthew 5:8 - “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.”
Work For Peace
Matthew 5:9 - “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”
Stand Firm In Persecution
Matthew 5:10 - “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Conclusion:
So today, will you forget about the “standards” of success of the world, and seek after how God wants us to win? Only by following what God wants us to do will we WIN! Our reward can be in Heaven if we first put down the world, and make God our main goal. So will you join me in living out The Beatitudes in your life today?
About the Author: My name is Katie, and I’m a Church of Christ Preacher’s wife in Kentucky. I am also a proud homeschool mom to two brilliant boys. I love to craft, and make and bind my own notebooks. I also make a weekly podcast show called “Just Bible No Fluff",” where I skip all of fluffy extras and hop right into a short yet impactful exegetical study of the scripture. My mission and vision in life is this: “To empower women Spiritually by enhancing their skills in deep Bible study, equipping them to effectively teach the Gospel to others, and guiding them in cultivating Spiritual growth beyond the Church building.”