THE BEATITUDES - MATTHEW 5 EXPLAINED

Matthew 5:1-16
[1]And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him.
[2]Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying:
[3]“Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
[4]Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted.
[5]Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth.
[6]Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled.
[7]Blessed are the merciful, For they shall obtain mercy.
[8]Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God.
[9]Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God.
[10]Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
[11]“Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake.
[12]Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Believers Are Salt and Light
[13]“You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.
[14]“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.
[15]Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.
[16]Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. Christ Fulfills the Law