THE BLESSED LIFE Part 3
MATTHEW 5:7-8
REVIEW: COMPARISON BETWEEN LIVING IN A KINGDOM LIFE AND THE CULTURE
WHICH WE LIVE IN.
I. OUR CULTURE OF TODAY IS ABOUT
1. Power
2. Accomplishments
3. Trophies
4. Prosperity
5. Fame
6. Accolades

KINGDOM LIFE IS ABOUT
1. POOR IN SPIRIT – acknowledging we need God in our life
2. MOURNING – we feel sorry for our sin and we seek God’s righteousness
3. MEEK – power under control
4. HUNGER AND THIRST – we desire God’s goodness

11. BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL
We are compassionate. Our hearts is aching to meet the needs of others.
We show compassion because God shows. His compassion for us
Everyday we need mercy from God. Matthew 9:36, Luke 15:20
III. BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART.
The heart is always sinful.
God will give us a new heart. Ezekiel 11:19
God can purify our hearts. 1 Timothy 1:5