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Building God's Kingdom through Kingdom Attitudes (Part II)

Learn about the second set of four attitudes and character traits that Christians should possess towards others: being merciful, pure in heart, peacemakers, and those who are persecuted for righteousness. Discover the importance of living out these attitudes in our daily lives as followers of Christ.

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Building God's Kingdom through Kingdom Attitudes (Part II)

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  1. Together We GROW, United We BUILD! “Together We Unite To Build God’s Kingdom” Kingdom Attitudes (Part II) Matthew 5:1-12

  2. INTRODUCTION • The first four – Preparation of our Attitudes and Character toward God

  3. 1. Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit 2. Blessed Are Those Who Mourn

  4. 3. Blessed Are The Meek 4. Blessed Are Those Who Hunger And Thirst For Righteousness

  5. The second four – Presentation of our Attitudes and Character toward others

  6. 5. Blessed Are The Merciful Matthew 5:7…. “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” (NIV)

  7. "Mercy" eleos meaning “compassion, pity, sympathy”or “loving consideration and help.”

  8. The first work that is required of the Christian is that of MERCY, not piety or religion. MERCY is a sense of pity plus a desire to relief the suffering. MERCY = PITY + ACTION

  9. "Parable of the Good Samaritan" Luke 10:25-37 Scripture says…. “… those who are merciful, will be shown mercy.”

  10. The measure by which you show mercy to others, God will also show mercy to you.

  11. 6. Blessed Are The Pure In Heart Matthew 5:8…. “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” (NIV)

  12. The Beatitudes shifts our attention… from charity to PURITY. from practical Christianity to INTERNAL HOLINESS. 

  13. What is meant by the “Pure in heart” (verse 6) does not mean “without sin,” but those who are “upright, just, righteous” heart? God is only interested in your heart! Psalm 24:4

  14. Biblically speaking, the “heart” is the site of humanity’s innermost being, the center of personality. (cf. Proverbs 4:23) “They shall see God”implies “face-to-face contact with the living God.” 1 Corinthians 13:12; 1 John 3:2; Revelation 22:4

  15. Read…. Matthew 15:11,18,19 The word “PURE” literally means CLEAN

  16. 7. Blessed Are The Peacemakers Matthew 5:9…. “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.” (NIV)

  17. It suggestsactive efforts to bring about peace & salvation. “Blessed are the peacemakers” deals withthe Christian’s social responsibility.

  18. A “peacemaker” is not someone who settles for peace regardless of the cost. A “peacemaker” is someone who is prepared to pursue peace and pay the high price if necessary.

  19. At times, PEACE is costly! There are 3 realms of PEACE…. • In the HOME • In theCOMMUNITY • In theSOCIETY

  20. Scripture says…. “the peacemakers … will be called sons of God.” Why? Because they REFLECT the work of the Son of God who brought peace Himself.

  21. The phrase “they will be called” here means “to receive the name or nature of.” What an honor for us to be called sons of God!

  22. 8. Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted Matthew 5:10-12…. “(v.10) Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. …

  23. Matthew 5:10-12…. …. (v.11) Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. (v.12) Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” (NIV)

  24. Peace is followed by PERSECUTION! “Those who are persecuted…” (verses 10-12) With these words, Jesus began to instruct His disciples about the persecution that believers will experience because of their desire for righteousness. (cf. 1 Peter 3:14)

  25. Unbelievers take BELIEVERS’ CHANGED LIFE as a rebuke to their sinful lifestyle and react against them. True discipleship of Jesus Christ is very costly!

  26. Matthew 5:11,12…. “ (v.11) Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. (v.12) Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” (NIV)

  27. Paul describes the persecution and sufferingone can expect for following Christ. 1 Peter 4:12-19 Scripture says…. “Blessed are those who are persecuted for they will receive the kingdom of heaven.”

  28. We are to rejoice when we are persecuted because we know that great is our reward – CITIZENSHIP IN HEAVEN!

  29. CONCLUSION Let us ask ourselves these questions? Are you…. Poor in Spirit– recognizing your absolute need of Him? Mourning– truly sorry for your sin and thankful for God’s salvation?

  30. Are you…. Meek – understand who we are in the sight of God and how to properly treat others? Hungering and thirsting for righteousness – just can’t get enough of God?

  31. Are you…. Merciful – understand who we are in the sight of God and how to properly treat others? Pure in heart – be clean and clear in our heart and motive?

  32. Are you…. Peacemaker – to live and pursue peace and harmony with God and man? Persecuted – committed to follow Jesus all the way no matter what the cost?

  33. Jesus gave these instructional… BEATITUDES … ought to be evident in every believer’s life. Let's pray!

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