Faith & Christian Living

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God (Matthew 5:9). When we believed in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, we became children of God. This is the standard given for salvation (see John 1:12; Acts 1:12; Romans 10:9). Therefore, the opening Scripture (Matthew 5:9) is not saying that you […]

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God (Matthew 5:8). To be pure is to be clean and unstained, being free from all inordinate desires and sin. The word “heart” is often used in Scripture to refer to the human spirit. The Greek word translated heart in this Scripture, “kardia”, also refers

“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy” (Matthew 5:7) We all stumble in many ways (James 3:2) and there is no man who does not sin (2 Chronicles 6:36). In this life, “it is impossible that no offenses should come (Luke 17:1)”. Many may offend you in life, and you are probably going

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied (Matthew 5:6) We have been made the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus (2 Corinthians 5:21). However, it’s your choice to walk in this righteousness or not. It is delusional to think that once the righteousness of Christ has been imputed

“Blessed are the gentle for they shall inherit the earth (Matthew 5:5). Being gentle goes beyond a mere adherence to etiquette and ways of dressing. It is an outward sign of a meek and humble heart, and a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). This form of gentleness is key to finding rest for our

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted (Matthew 5:4). We are told in Philippians 4:4 to rejoice in the Lord always, and that the joy of the Lord is our strength (Nehemiah 8:10). Therefore, the opening Scripture is not telling us to do the exact opposite, i.e. go around having a pity

In Matthew 5, we are introduced to the beatitudes. The beatitudes are not just some biblical clichés; these are things the Bible says Jesus actually taught (Matthew 5:2). Because the sayings and teachings of Jesus are the foundation upon which the true Christian life is built (Luke 6:49), we will do well to meditate on

…This was to fulfill what had been spoken… (Matthew 2:15) The opening Scripture and similar verses which are found in many places in the Bible bring to bear a truth that is firmly established in the Word of God. “This was to fulfill what was spoken” doesn’t quite sound like “that which was bound to

The Scriptures testify of God that “His ways are past finding out” (Romans 11:33), but to the blameless we read that God sets them in His way (See 2 Samuel 33:22). Herein lies a key to walking the ways or will of God: Be blameless. But how do we become blameless? The Bible teaches us

The Bible says that since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities – His eternal power and divine nature- have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse” (Romans 1:20). Therefore after all is said and done, no one can claim ignorance of the existence of