Beatitudes 3
Bible passage: Matthew 5:5
“5. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. "
Dear brothers and sisters, The Bible records numerous blessings that God has promised to His children.
To fully receive these promises, we must diligently prepare our vessels. Embracing the words of the Beatitudes as spiritual nourishment is one way to do so. I pray in the name of the Lord that today’s message will bring you great grace and power. Brothers and sisters, Today is the third sermon on the Beatitudes, focusing on the blessing for the gentle. Matthew 5:5 says, "Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth." As with the earlier blessings, this verse is not meant to be understood literally. Being poor in spirit or mourning, as mentioned in the first two Beatitudes, differs greatly from common understanding. It requires us to grasp the spiritual significance.
Likewise, the gentleness described in the third blessing is not the same as the worldly gentleness or meekness. According to the dictionary, "gentleness" is defined as being "meek and mild in character, soft and tender, or exuding a warm and gentle feeling." In general, a gentle person is often seen as someone with a meek nature, not easily angered or overly assertive. It can also refer to someone who is passive, timid, soft-spoken, or quietly attentive.
