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1. “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. ” Matt. 5: 3 “God blesses those who realize their need for Him. ”

1. “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. ” Matt. 5: 3

1. “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. ” Matt. 5: 3 “This is the one I esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, and trembles at my word. ”

1. “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. ” Matt. 5: 3 “God, I need you!”

1. “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. ” Matt. 5: 3

2. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they’ll be comforted. ” Matt. 5: 4

2. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they’ll be comforted. ” Matt. 5: 4

2. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they’ll be comforted. ” Matt. 5: 4

2. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they’ll be comforted. ” Matt. 5: 4

2. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they’ll be comforted. ” Matt. 5: 4

2. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they’ll be comforted. ” Matt. 5: 4 1. Never minimize the pain of others. 2. Stop teaching your children to stuff their feelings. 3. Don’t rush people through their grief

2. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they’ll be comforted. ” Matt. 5: 4

3. “Blessed are the meek, for they’ll inherit the earth. ” (Matt. 5: 5)

3. “Blessed are the meek, for they’ll inherit the earth. ” (Matt. 5: 5)

3. “Blessed are the meek, for they’ll inherit the earth. ” (Matt. 5: 5)

3. “Blessed are the meek (gentle), for they’ll inherit the earth. ” (Matt. 5: 5) 3. 1 Gentleness defuses conflict.

3. “Blessed are the meek (gentle), for they’ll inherit the earth. ” (Matt. 5: 5) 3. 2 Gentleness is persuasive. “Patience and gentle talk can convince a ruler and overcome any problem. ” Prov. 25: 15

3. “Blessed are the meek (gentle), for they’ll inherit the earth. ” (Matt. 5: 5) 3. 3 Gentleness is attractive. “You’re very kind to me. You’ve made me feel better by speaking gently to me. ” Ruth 2: 13 Gentle men and gentle ladies are attractive. 1 Peter 3: 4 “the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. ”

3. “Blessed are the meek (gentle), for they’ll inherit the earth. ” (Matt. 5: 5) 3. 4 Gentleness is a key to effective parenting.

3. “Blessed are the meek (gentle), for they’ll inherit the earth. ” (Matt. 5: 5) 3. 5 Gentleness is a great witness to unbelievers.

3. “Blessed are the meek (gentle), for they’ll inherit the earth. ” (Matt. 5: 5) Gentle people are the strongest people on the planet.

3. “Blessed are the meek (gentle), for they’ll inherit the earth. ” (Matt. 5: 5)

Conclusion Humility, repentance and gentleness Jesus didn’t just come to teach us; He came to make us what He teaches we should be.