Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed
are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers: for
they shall be called the children of God. –
Matthew 5.7-9
Not only is there
blessing in attitude, but there is also a blessed behaviour as we try to
survive and thrive as part of the Kingdom in a world which is not a part of the
Kingdom.
Blessed are those
who show mercy
Blessed are the
pure hearted
Blessed are those
who strive to make peace
Just think what a
difference we would make in this world if we represented the Kingdom by such
behaviour. Imagine if people knew Christians, not because they were harsh and
mean and judgemental and hard to get along with but they knew as people who
showed mercy to those who don’t like us or live like us or don’t behave like
us. Imagine if we were only motivated by the purist of motives instead of our
own agendas. Imagine if we in every situation we were the ones who strove to
bring about a peaceful resolution.
How do you think
they would respond? What difference could we make?
I don’t know for
sure, but if we are walking in obedience to our King we can count on the fact
that we will have the blessing of knowing that we are pleasing him.
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