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What is the primary meaning of meekness according to the text?
What is the result of being meek, according to the text?
What prevents us from beholding God, according to the text?
What should we seek directly, according to the text?
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What does 'hungering and thirsting for righteousness' mean, according to the text?
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What is the consequence of seeking righteousness, according to the text?
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What is the ultimate goal of Christianity, according to the text?
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What is the key aspect of being merciful, according to the text?
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What is the problem with the 'eye for an eye' law, according to the text?
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Why did Jesus use parables, according to the text?
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What is the prerequisite for acting as Christians, according to the text?
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What is the meaning of 'Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God'?
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Study Notes
The Beatitudes
Blessed Are the Meek
- Meekness is not natural, but a virtue that expresses itself in attitude and conduct
- Meekness implies a teachable spirit and self-control
- The meek shall inherit the earth in this life
Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness
- Selfishness prevents us from beholding God
- Righteousness exalts a nation
- Hungering and thirsting for righteousness means desiring to be free from sin and to be right with God
- It implies a longing to be holy and to enjoy God's presence
Blessed Are the Merciful
- Being merciful means being like Christ and having the Holy Spirit's control in our lives
- Mercy and grace go together, with grace being receiving what we don't deserve and mercy being not receiving what we do deserve
- Being merciful doesn't mean being easygoing or ignoring negative actions
Blessed Are the Pure in Heart
- Prayer should be for a cleansed heart and faculties
- Christian faith is not just about external doctrine, but about a personal relationship with God
- Seeing God requires a pure heart, and it means having a vision of God in everything and enjoying His presence
Blessed Are the Peacemakers
- Peacemakers will be called sons of God
- Shalom, or peace, implies completeness, wholeness, and harmony
Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted Because of Righteousness
- Those who are persecuted because of righteousness are part of the Kingdom of God
- Jesus' teachings magnify the law and show His authority
- Christians are called to love their neighbors and to be the salt and light of the world
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Explore the meaning of meekness in the biblical context, its relation to conquest and virtue, and how it is expressed in one's attitude and conduct. Learn about the characteristics of a meek person and their inheritance. Take this quiz to test your knowledge of this important Bible verse!
