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Post by Leon on May 1, 2012 23:07:48 GMT
Reading the words Jesus actually said, means a lot more to me than, reading other aspects of the Bible. I like to know his thoughts and beliefs on life. I like to understand how we can become better people. That is why I have brought to your attention the Beatitudes, just a part of the sermon, but words from the mouth of Jesus. Yes they conveyed by Mathew. But it is the closest we will get, as no words have ever been found written in the hand of Jesus.
And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying.
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake.
Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
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