“Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied”. – Matthew 5:6 What does it mean to hunger and thirst for righteousness? Hunger and thirst are recurrent urges. It’s exceedingly satisfying to eat a meal when starving or to drink water when parched. Hunger is often used to convey a…

“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth”.  – Matthew 5:5 What does it mean to be meek? The word meek from the original language was used to describe reigning in a stallion. It is the idea of a horse being controlled by a bit and bridle. The horse is choosing to submit…

“Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” – Matthew 5:4 What does it mean to mourn? This verse can be something we can cling to when we are mourning. It also is one of the many places in the Bible that shows us that it is okay to share our emotions. The…

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” – Matthew 5:3 What does it mean to be poor in Spirit? When we come to God we must not be self-satisfied or proud in our hearts, thinking we don’t really need God. If we do, God cannot bless us. The Bible says,…