Qualities of a Blessed Life - Matthew 5:1-12 (The Beatitudes)

Blessedness of life ought to characterize every area of a Christian’s life.

8 Qualities of a Blessed Life: (They may be found in our hearts.)

1. A life of Dependence – “Blessed are the poor in spirit…”(v.3) – SPIRITUAL BANKRUPTCY
Poor in spirit = Humble in spirit

God’s Blessing: Theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

2. A life of Repentance – “Blessed are those who mourn…”(v.4) – SPIRITUAL MOURNING
Mourn = Contrite Heart

God’s Blessing: They shall be comforted. [Mercy & Forgiveness]

3. A life of Compliance – “Blessed are the meek…”(v.5) – BEING CONTROLLED BY SOMEBODY

God’s Blessing: They shall inherit the earth. [Needs will be met.]

4. A life of Sustenance – “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness…”(v.6) – TRUE SPIRITUAL PASSION

God’s Blessing: They shall be satisfied by their Father.

5. A life of Mercy – “Blessed are the merciful…”(v.7) – LOVING OTHERS

God’s Blessing: They will also experience mercy.

6. A life of Purity – “Blessed are the pure in heart…”(v.8) – LIVING TRANSPARENTLY IN GOD
Pure in Heart = Utterly Sincere

God’s Blessing: They will see God.

7. A life of Harmony – “Blessed are the peacemaker…”(v.9) – INITIATORS OF PEACE

God’s Blessing: They shall be called sons of God. [Be ambassadors of peace.]

8. A life of Difficulty – “Blessed are those who are persecuted…”(v.10) – LIVING THE TRUTH IN CHRIST

God’s Blessing: Theirs is the kingdom of heaven. [Yours is the reward in heaven.]

*We must be willing to take our cross to follow Jesus.

Personal Reflection:
Are these qualities of life presently in my life today? In what areas of my life must Christ need to reign the most?

Source: Rev. Fraxedes “Macky” Sabayle’s Matthew 5-7 Series last September 2, 2007 at BUCCI.