"THE BEATITUDES".
God's blessings are promised by Jesus in each of the nine beatitudes, posted at the first of the "Sermon" in Matthew's chapter five. Each sentence begins with the word, "blessed". Our English expression for this condition is beatitude, from the root word, "beatify". We define "beatify" as having attained or received God's blessedness or having " God's favor". Thus, "The Beatitudes" tell us that God's blessings are real, and provide great rewards.
As you read The Beatitudes you see that attitude is the key to receiving blessings. Nowhere in his teachings does Jesus say your religious works are what causes God to act in your life. He taught about attitudes. Your attitudes are what direct your acts and make them good or bad. Understanding this will open God's storehouse of blessings to you.


