The Beatitudes are part of the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:1). The Sermon on the Mount covers various topics‚ but today we will be looking at the Beatitudes. The Greek word for blessed is makarios‚ which means prosperity. Matthew 5:3- The Poor in Spirit: To be poor in spirit is to recognize that you have nothing of worth to offer God because of your sin. It also means having a humble spirit (Isaiah 66:2). Before we can receive the gift of salvation we must know that we cannot make ourselves worthy
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The problem with the way the Pharisees interpreted the law was that they didn’t give God the reverence that he deserved nor did they see man in the proper light as God’s masterpiece (Eph. 2:10)‚ as God’s precious creation made in his likeness. The problem with the way they were interpreting the laws for murder‚ adultery‚ divorce‚ oaths and retaliation was that they did the bare minimum in keeping it.And when I say the bare minimum‚ I don’t mean they didn’t try. They did. They were just being moral
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Reflected Best Self Common Theme Examples Given Possible Interpretation Hard Working I am restless until I complete my pending task. I used to complete all my assignments projects within deadlines during engineering. I also adhere to my study/work schedule. I am ready to stretch to the limits of my capabilities for completing the job. I usually want to complete all my assignments before time. I am not a person who works well with deadlines. I am really focussed and like to plan my thing. I don’t
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Introduction:Have you ever wonder if people are actually good at heart and if people are only bad because of their choices? Well one girl has and she says “In spite of everything I still believe people are really good at heart.” Even though Anne and her family were hated I think that people are still good at heart. I believe that Anne is right and people are good at heart. I believe this from examples of the book based of the diary of Anne Frank. I am using the example of Mr.Van Daan and how he was rude but he
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What is more important to you in life‚ having materialistic things or believing in something? The Bible verses that I am referring to give us an explanation of how God wants us to live a faith filled life. Psalm 23 and The Sermon on the Mount‚ though different in their immediate focus‚ they both offer persuasive advice about maintaining faith in God above all else. Psalm 23: 1-6 (King James version) says “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house
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In modern media‚ there are themes for every film‚ television show‚ and magazine. These themes pertain to every individual’s life in one way or another. Given the opportunity to choose one piece of work to discuss‚ I chose the film “Good Will Hunting.” Good Will Hunting is a drama film from 1997 that revolves around the main character Will Hunting. The movie displays several themes‚ and portrays them in rather dynamic ways. However‚ the aspect I find most intriguing about the film is its lack of a
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Good Parenting: information for parents‚ carers‚ young people and anyone who works with them About this factsheet This is one in a series of factsheets for parents‚ teachers and young people entitled Mental Health and Growing Up. These aim to provide practical‚ up-to-date information about mental health problems (emotional‚ behavioural and psychiatric disorders) that can affect children and young people. This factsheet looks at the reasons behind why it is important to use good parenting skills
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Romans 12 and the Sermon on the Mount First of all‚ there is a little different purpose between Romans 12 and Matthew. In Romans 12‚ it is telling people that the doctrinal teaching of this Epistle is now followed up by a series of exhortations to practical duty. (biblestudytools.com) And first‚ the all-comprehensive duty. In Matthew‚ It’s taking about Jesus teaching people when he was still alive. There are some similarities that can be found between Romans 12 and Matthew. In Matt. 5:5-6. One
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assigned below. Before you begin writing‚ read the passage carefully and plan| |what you will say. Explain Cohen’s argument and discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with his analysis. Support your position‚ | |providing reasons and examples from your own experience‚ observations‚ or reading. Your essay should be as well-organized and carefully | |written as you can make it.
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My Best friend. My best friend is a very special lady I grew up with‚ my sister Roberta. My sister Robert is two years younger than me‚ but everyone always assumes she is older than me. She always laughs at me when I tease her by saying it must be because I look younger than her. We have been there for each other through all the important milestones in our lives; from our wild and fun childhoods‚ to our first day of school‚ to the births of our first born children. My sister Roberta loves working
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