I've always wondered where the term "Beatitudes" came from since it's not mentioned in the Bible per se. I got to learn that the word has a Latin origin, "Beatus" which translates to "Be happy".
By the way, did I mention that The Beatitudes is one of my favourite Bible Teachings ever and did I mention that I love to remix Bible verses maintaining the pure undiluted message but creatively setting up my version.? Call it The Oyez version if you wish :D
Now to the Beatitudes, the BE-ATTITUDES, the ATTITUDES we must BEhave, BEcome & BElieve for us to BE.
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
- BE humble so you can BElong to God's kingdom.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
- BE happy, don't worry, you'll BE heard.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
- BE gentle, the earth BElongs to you.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
- BE willing to do what's right always, you'll BE satisfied/contended.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
- BE merciful, you'll BE BEstowed with mercy
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
- BE of a clean heart, you'll get to see GOD's real BEing
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
- It BEhoves you to love peace, you'll BE called GOD's BEgotten.
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
-BE patient during persecutions, God's kingdom BElongs to you.
Hope you enjoyed my version of the Beatitudes culled from Matthew 5: 3 - 12. I'll be sharing more of my versions of other interesting Bible passages as time goes on, be sure to get more updates. There's fun in God's word, right?
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Fantastic..just this Sunday my pastor preached about the beattitude..it was a reflective moment me..thanks for throwing more light..and I like your version.keep it up..all We need in this world is God..it would be a better place if We could do according to his word..
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