The B-Attitudes

Commentary on Matthew 5 and Romans 3.

So much goodness in this section, I can’t think of a unifying theme. I’ll just talk about everything.

The Beatitudes. What to do. This is where the Bible lists the heroes. But they are not the heroes we’d think of, who are strong, fast, intelligent,  persuasive, or have laser eyes. No, these are the poor in spirit, those who mourn, the meek, those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, the merciful, the pure in heart, the peacemakers, and those who are persecuted. Strange how not one of those agrees with our spirited, happy, strong, evil, self-centered, sexual, warring, bandwagon society. But these, who society distastes, will inherit the kingdom of Heaven. Pretty sweet. It’s good to go against the norm. Cause God is against the norm. Great is your reward in Heaven. We’re a Light. Let’s show others the way.

Oh snap! All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. Well that sucks. But ya’ know what? There’s a loophole. A way around the suckyness of an eternity in hell. That’s why Jesus is here. We all know that, but I know that I often take it for granted. He saved my life. I should be eternally greatful.

~ by Brandon on January 9, 2008.