help with the beatitudes

The Sermon on the Mount and the Beatitudes within are quite well known among Christian circles. The problem is, Christians are by and large "ignoring" them. Jesus intended to teach the content of the beatitudes. Matthew 5 says that he "sat down to teach". Several years ago I had the privilege of preaching at a local church.  At the close of the service, we asked for people to stand in response to the question: "Do you need help with the Beatitudes"….just about everyone stood up. We do need help. We need God's help. That's why He sent the Spirit! In addition, Jesus's instruction as to salt and light in the passage that follows helps to illustrate WHY we need to pay attention to the Beatitudes. Matthew 5:13-16. I thought I'd put together some Scriptures that would provide HELP with the Beatitudes. I know I still need help meeting the standard that Jesus put down. I believe the Holy Spirit helps us to live up to that standard. Here are some passages that I have discovered helpful, it's obviously not exhaustive. (hover over the reference for the passage, or click on the link to go straight to it in an online Bible) 
Romans 8:1–11 
1 Corinthians 15:20–25 
Acts 2:36–41 
Ephesians 4:29–32 
Galatians 5:16–26 
Acts 4:23–31 
Revelation 2:1–7 
Revelation 21:1–8 

The word of God has power!  Let's live the Beatitudes!  Praise God!

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