Humility Study: Part XXI - God's Approval

Matthew 5:1-12
Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them saying: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

"Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you."

These are a lot of blessings. Those who mourn will be comforted. Those who are poor in spirit will have the kingdom of heaven. Those who are hungry for righteousness will be filled. Those who show mercy will be shown mercy. Those who have a pure heart will see God. How about that? Peacemakers will be called sons of God. Those who are persecuted because of doing the right thing will receive the kingdom of heaven. Persecution is a time of rejoicing simply because of the reward. And those who are humble and meek will inherit the Earth. If you make yourself low, you will be made high. Now, I am not sure why the meek get the Earth... personally, I would much better prefer to be in heaven with God. But if God says it is a good thing, then AMEN, it's a good thing. What is important is to have a heart of humility, a heart to love God with everything and a heart to do what God wants me to do. And if I have that heart, God will approve. And that is the real goal. To gain the approval of the Lord.