Seek Peace
Blessed is the man whose strength is in You. Psalm 84:5. “Blessed are the peacemakers.” … How many are there who are truly desirous of becoming blessed, who would not only hear but do the words of Christ? Those who will not rely upon themselves, but who will put their trust in a power out […]
Harmony
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Matthew 5:9. Those who have glimpses of the perfection of Christ’s character will be filled with a longing to become like Him. They will desire to be peacemakers and to receive the blessing He has promised to the peacemakers…. The enemy of all […]
A Friend to the Pure in Heart
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8. The pure in heart shall see God. While all shall behold Christ as a judge, the pure in heart shall behold Him as a friend; for Jesus has said, “Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his […]
The Fruits of Mercy
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. Matthew 5:7. It is the duty of the children of God to be all light in the Lord and scatter blessings upon the path of others. They are not to say, “Be ye warmed, and be ye fed,” and do nothing to relieve the necessities of […]
Hungering for Righteousness
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Matthew 5:6. The true bread of life is found only in Christ. Those who do not recognize that the bounties of rich grace, the heavenly banquet, have been prepared at an infinite cost to satisfy those who hunger and thirst after […]
Meekness, a Fruit of the Spirit
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5. Those who have humbly sought God for comfort and peace in the midst of trial have had imparted to them the gentleness of Christ. Those who have learned of Him who is meek and lowly of heart express sympathy and manifest gentleness toward […]
