HISTORY
ORIGINS OF CHRISTIANITY
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food and water for those who are hungry and thirsty
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blessings and support for those who inherit the most
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mercy and sympathy for the poor and helpless
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patience and understanding of righteous people
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Detailed explanation-1: -To hunger and thirst for righteousness, then, means we should urgently pursue righteousness. “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness” is then the pivotal beatitude (Matt. 5:6). If disciples know their sin and weakness, they will also ask God to meet their need for righteousness.
Detailed explanation-2: -Meek in Greek: Humble, gentle, mild. The underlying Greek word for “meek” in Matthew 5:5 is , transliterated into English as praus, and it generally means humble, gentle or mild. There are two other times in the New Testament where this particular word praus appears.
Detailed explanation-3: -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.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Beatitudes are a radically bold statement of Jesus’ intent to establish the kingdom of heaven on earth, which will bring true peace and freedom for all who dare to follow him as his disciples. It is through those disciples that his kingdom will bring blessing to all of the peoples of the earth.